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OV05 HXD

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

146,997 mi
Last recorded146,997 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 HXD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 146,997 miles

Central silencer has corroded outer skin

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake backing plates are corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2022 144,563 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin split & corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2022 144,562 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin split & corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2021 141,169 miles

exhaust outer skin split and corroded not leaking center and rear

Rear both tyres cracking to the inner tread tyres will need replaced soon

Pass 8 Oct 2020 136,528 miles

centre silencer exhaust outer skin split & corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2019 126,768 miles

Central exhaust silencer outer skin split and corroded

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

full plastic covers underside unable to fully inspect

Pass 14 Mar 2018 119,495 miles

Rear silencer split and corroded outer skin not leaking

Fail 13 Mar 2018 119,486 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear silencer split and corroded outer skin not leaking

Pass 27 Mar 2017 111,645 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 105,932 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 101,824 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 98,712 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2014 98,677 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2013 96,220 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner tread

Pass 9 Mar 2012 94,581 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 91,252 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear n/s tyre worn on inner tread.

Rear silencer heat shield loose.

Pass 19 Apr 2010 76,490 miles

Front and rear brake pads seem to be wearing thin.

Pass 15 Apr 2009 61,768 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 46,849 miles

Nearside 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 HXD is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HXD, 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 HXD registered?

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

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