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OV05 ENJ

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

138,567 mi
Last recorded138,567 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 ENJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 138,567 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 137,243 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 134,460 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 131,263 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Four. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 128,118 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 128,118 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 124,390 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 124,390 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 121,618 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 115,903 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 115,903 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 109,576 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 109,576 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 101,778 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 101,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/17 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 95,144 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 92,655 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 84,189 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear stabilizer arms bushes bonding splitting

Fail 11 Jun 2014 83,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear stabilizer arms bushes bonding splitting

Pass 12 Jun 2013 67,653 miles

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge and has a cut on inner edge

rear stabilizer bushes slightly worn

Pass 21 Jun 2012 55,210 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 54,264 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 46,141 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 39,038 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 32,333 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 25,362 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 ENJ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ENJ, 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 ENJ registered?

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

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