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OV05 HXJ

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

158,105 mi
Last recorded158,105 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 158,105 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

tyres have edge wear

windscreen cracked not in drivers view

Pass 22 Jan 2016 136,187 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2016 136,187 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge,advise replace

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 118,571 miles

Rear wiper deteriorated.

Pass 29 Jan 2014 108,061 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 101,713 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 96,443 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 96,443 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 89,372 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 68,415 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 39,191 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 HXJ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HXJ, 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 HXJ registered?

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

Is OV05 HXJ safe to buy?

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