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OV05 HYC

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

132,956 mi
Last recorded132,956 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 HYC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 132,956 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 132,909 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 129,683 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 129,680 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2022 125,103 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 125,102 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component insecurely attached hub to shock (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s/f washer jet broken (3.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 114,762 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 114,762 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 109,004 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 104,722 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 104,722 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 98,442 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 93,922 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 86,953 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2015 81,353 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 74,587 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 68,184 miles

N/S/F tyre outer sidewall cut, not to cords

N/S/R shock absorber bump stop splitting

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 68,184 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

N/S/F tyre outer sidewall cut, not to cords

N/S/R shock absorber bump stop splitting

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 61,603 miles

Front wipers smear slightly

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 55,236 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 51,850 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Jul 2010 51,850 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 39,065 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)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 31,242 miles

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

n/s rear tyre wearing low

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 HYC is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 HYC, 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 HYC registered?

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

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