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OV05 XKO

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

177,968 mi
Last recorded177,968 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 XKO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 177,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 172,819 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2019 168,710 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2018 164,584 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2018 164,484 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 154,858 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 154,858 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 141,916 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 131,329 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 131,268 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 120,627 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 120,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 108,804 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 95,759 miles

Nearside Front 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 8 Sep 2011 84,337 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 84,327 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

O/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 14 Sep 2010 68,655 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 48,792 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 33,025 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 XKO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XKO, 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 XKO is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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