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OV05 HYB

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

160,374 mi
Last recorded160,374 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 HYB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 160,374 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 122,599 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 144,552 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 144,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 130,988 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 130,988 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2015 117,132 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 106,021 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 106,019 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 93,554 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 93,554 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Sep 2012 87,081 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear part of the exhaust is corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2012 87,081 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

rear part of the exhaust is corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2011 78,632 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 78,632 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 65,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside headlight low

Pass 14 Jul 2009 52,149 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 37,057 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 37,057 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 HYB is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HYB, 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 HYB registered?

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

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