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OV05 ELJ

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

138,068 mi
Last recorded138,068 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 ELJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2020 138,068 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2020 138,068 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Apr 2020 138,068 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2019 135,241 miles

Exhaust mounting defective silencer slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 117,212 miles

both rear tyres worn smooth on inside edges

Fail 20 Oct 2017 117,212 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres worn smooth on inside edges

Pass 2 Nov 2016 97,200 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 91,102 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 83,293 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 76,760 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 68,165 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 57,462 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 47,375 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 40,690 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 40,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 32,773 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 32,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 24,533 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 24,533 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volvo V50?

Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
7,637
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
54,346
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,058
Registration plate lamp not working 11,891
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,891
coil spring broken 9,145
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,907
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OV05 ELJ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2005 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 99,223 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V50 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,058 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV05 ELJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V50 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo V50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OV05 ELJ registered?

OV05 ELJ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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