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OV05 XGX

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,436 mi
Last recorded102,436 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 XGX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2015 102,436 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 102,436 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 97,514 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 83,287 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 69,265 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2012 69,265 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 52,940 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 52,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 37,362 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 31,912 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 28,288 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 XGX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XGX, 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 XGX registered?

OV05 XGX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 May 2005.

Is OV05 XGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV05 XGX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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