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OV05 HXB

2005 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

111,482 mi
Last recorded111,482 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 HXB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 111,482 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 96,004 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 80,220 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2020 73,438 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 73,410 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 65,944 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 56,911 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 56,911 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 47,466 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Apr 2015 47,466 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2014 38,939 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 35,640 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 May 2012 33,242 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 30,182 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 27,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 24,760 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 21,873 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 HXB is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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

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