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OV05 HWX

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,554 mi
Last recorded152,554 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 152,554 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 152,627 miles

Central Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Central Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer damage to bumper but secure

Nearside Rear rear exhaust box bracket broken but secure

Pass 30 Sep 2016 134,172 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 133,938 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge void of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 123,840 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 123,840 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 109,492 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 94,508 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 82,329 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 82,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 69,694 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 69,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 56,446 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 36,279 miles

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 17 Apr 2008 31,253 miles

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 HWX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HWX, 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 HWX registered?

OV05 HWX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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