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OV05 ELU

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,548 mi
Last recorded151,548 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 ELU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 151,548 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2026 151,548 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 145,515 miles

Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust silencer outer case deterated slight resignation (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 136,420 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

under trays fitted and sill covers

Pass 21 Nov 2023 131,813 miles

Central Rear exhaust slightly corroded but not blowing

Pass 16 Nov 2022 123,439 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 123,439 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 116,430 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 111,575 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 111,573 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 100,839 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 98,225 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 94,431 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 90,418 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 84,012 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 76,615 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 76,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 May 2013 69,838 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 61,529 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 51,340 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 38,545 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 37,831 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 32,396 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 26,610 miles

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 ELU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ELU, 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 ELU registered?

OV05 ELU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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