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OV05 XGY

2005 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

53,791 mi
Last recorded53,791 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 XGY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2023 53,791 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 50,301 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 48,877 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 47,984 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 46,852 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 44,322 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 44,315 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Orange side marker inoperative

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 41,759 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 38,717 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 36,041 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 33,419 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 31,196 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 28,218 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 25,351 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 21,575 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 17,860 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 15,025 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 XGY is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 XGY, 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 XGY registered?

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

Is OV05 XGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV05 XGY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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