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OV05 HXX

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

180,013 mi
Last recorded180,013 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 HXX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2020 180,013 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 162,319 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 162,319 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 147,991 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 131,730 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 115,556 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 94,670 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 86,803 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 82,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front side light dim

Pass 13 Mar 2012 73,368 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 62,885 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 51,773 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 42,142 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 31,684 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 HXX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HXX, 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 HXX registered?

OV05 HXX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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