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OV05 HXH

2005 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,828 mi
Last recorded142,828 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 HXH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 142,828 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 122,819 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Apr 2014 122,819 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2013 113,513 miles

OS door mirror glass loose.

OS spot light lens damaged.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 113,513 miles

OS door mirror glass loose.

OS spot light lens damaged.

Pass 4 Apr 2012 97,083 miles

slight wear o/s and n/s/f inner suspension arm bushes

windscreen stonechipped in several places

Pass 13 Apr 2011 80,118 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

front discs worn

rear discs scored

Pass 23 Apr 2010 63,924 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Apr 2009 53,974 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 47,067 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)

Fail 14 Apr 2008 47,067 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

wiper blades deteriorating

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 HXH is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 HXH, 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 HXH registered?

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

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