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OV05 ULN

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

182,508 mi
Last recorded182,508 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 182,508 miles

Central Exhaust box corroded & peeling

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper shock absorber shroud deteriorated

Rear Exhaust box corroded & peeling

Pass 14 Jul 2021 172,023 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 172,023 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2020 166,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Jul 2020 166,442 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2019 156,520 miles

Central Exhaust box corroded & peeling

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Exhaust box corroded & peeling

Fail 15 Jul 2019 156,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Central Exhaust box corroded & peeling

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Exhaust box corroded & peeling

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 24 Jul 2018 142,804 miles

Rear Exhaust box corroded & peeling

Pass 18 Jul 2017 129,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2016 116,368 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 101,196 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 101,046 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 87,877 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 87,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 74,300 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 24 Jul 2012 71,153 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)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 64,532 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 60,920 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 50,371 miles

Small splits in nearside front tyre inside side wall.

Pass 21 Apr 2009 39,475 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 28,258 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 ULN is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ULN, 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 ULN registered?

OV05 ULN is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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