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OV05 VBJ

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

137,419 mi
Last recorded137,419 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 VBJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 137,419 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 137,419 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 130,328 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 124,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 May 2019 124,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 117,140 miles

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test 2 x stickers ()

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 May 2018 117,138 miles

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

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test 2 x stickers ()

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 111,129 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 102,786 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 15 May 2015 97,879 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 90,914 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 82,555 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 74,140 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 66,210 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 56,976 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 11 May 2009 47,144 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 38,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VBJ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VBJ, 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 VBJ registered?

OV05 VBJ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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