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OV05 UOE

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

154,650 mi
Last recorded154,650 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 UOE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 154,650 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 154,650 miles

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

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2023 151,905 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 148,219 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower arm mounting bushes starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Oct 2020 146,009 miles

Front Both front lower arm rear mountings starting to deteriorate

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension components front and rear stating to get corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2020 146,009 miles

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

Front Both front lower arm rear mountings starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads extremely low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension components front and rear stating to get corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2019 144,024 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 141,970 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 141,970 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 140,243 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 137,783 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 135,686 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 135,686 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 133,502 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 130,843 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 130,843 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 127,444 miles

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

rear tyres feathered on inner edges advise only

Fail 8 Apr 2013 127,122 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 114,434 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 114,414 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 98,038 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 84,588 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 68,269 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 53,663 miles

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

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 UOE is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol 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 UOE, 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 UOE registered?

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

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