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OV05 UPB

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

171,593 mi
Last recorded171,593 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 171,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body not fully secure wing (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 171,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body not fully secure wing (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 147,479 miles

Front brake back plates corrosion

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 147,455 miles

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

Front brake back plates corrosion

Horn not working fuse (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 147,040 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 147,038 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement near side and off side (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2017 140,078 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 140,077 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 124,301 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 108,161 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 93,217 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Feb 2013 82,243 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Fail 25 Feb 2013 82,243 miles

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 26 Jan 2012 69,576 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 69,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 55,152 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 55,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 44,595 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)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 31,837 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 20,689 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 UPB is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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