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OV05 EOF

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,038 mi
Last recorded82,038 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 82,038 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 71,656 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 61,236 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 61,236 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 59,283 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 59,283 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 56,721 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2015 53,953 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 51,105 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 48,409 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 48,409 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 45,782 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 42,715 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 38,233 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 34,646 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 29,010 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 EOF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EOF, 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 EOF registered?

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

Is OV05 EOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV05 EOF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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