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OV55 CVR

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

107,852 mi
Last recorded107,852 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 CVR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 107,852 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 107,848 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 103,457 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 29 Nov 2019 103,457 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 94,873 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 87,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 87,765 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 80,360 miles

Engine covers fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2016 80,352 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2015 71,959 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2014 64,404 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 57,084 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 49,411 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 42,642 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 35,461 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 28,137 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 20,378 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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OV55 CVR is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CVR, 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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OV55 CVR is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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