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OV05 ENU

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

167,817 mi
Last recorded167,817 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 ENU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 167,817 miles

Anti skid service message on lcd screen

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 162,292 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 162,289 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 150,922 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 150,922 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 137,349 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 124,217 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 107,158 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 107,158 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 92,579 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 92,579 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 78,718 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 78,718 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 64,058 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 64,058 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 38,070 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2009 38,070 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 29,754 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 ENU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ENU, 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 ENU registered?

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

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