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OV05 HYG

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,310 mi
Last recorded158,310 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 158,310 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 158,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 154,513 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 152,010 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 148,371 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 142,925 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 137,789 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 134,614 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight corrosion to cills but not fully checked ref covers fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2018 128,508 miles

Offside Front Inner slight play steering arm

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 119,633 miles

Offside Front Lower arm rear bush slight play

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

hand brake high

slight corrosion to exhaust

Pass 3 Nov 2016 113,020 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 113,007 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour omits white light due to broken lens (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 105,810 miles

slight dampness to front shocks

slight stepping to all tyres

Pass 6 Nov 2014 99,410 miles

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

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

exhaust system deterioating

nearside front marker light not working

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover broken

Fail 4 Nov 2014 99,410 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

exhaust system deterioating

nearside front marker light not working

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover broken

Fail 14 Oct 2014 99,406 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise exhaust centre silencer outer body corroded

Pass 14 May 2013 99,354 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 99,354 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2012 94,226 miles

exhaust advise

Pass 16 May 2011 85,722 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 68,993 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 49,727 miles

visible pattern only on inner edge of offside rear tyre

Fail 14 May 2009 49,727 miles

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

visible pattern only on inner edge of offside rear tyre

Pass 20 May 2008 30,717 miles

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

front tyres both worn on inner edge

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 HYG is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HYG, 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 HYG registered?

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

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