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OV55 CVO

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

148,569 mi
Last recorded148,569 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 CVO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 148,569 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 143,296 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 139,672 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 135,533 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 135,533 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 130,924 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 124,689 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 118,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 116,038 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 116,038 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 111,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 111,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 103,050 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 85,617 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 78,864 miles

adv rear n/s lens damaged

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

adv full inspection of sills not permitted due to covers fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2014 78,864 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

adv full inspection of sills not permitted due to covers fitted

adv rear n/s lens damaged

Pass 20 Feb 2013 69,705 miles

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

adv full inspection of sills not permitted due to covers fitted

adv n/s/r lens damage

Pass 3 Feb 2012 61,791 miles

adv full inspection of sills not permitted due to covers fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2011 56,364 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)

adv full inspection of sills not permitted due to covers fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2011 56,364 miles

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

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

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

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

adv full inspection of sills not permitted due to covers fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2010 47,432 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 34,625 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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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OV55 CVO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OV55 CVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OV55 CVO?

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What year was OV55 CVO registered?

OV55 CVO is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is OV55 CVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV55 CVO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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