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OV55 CWL

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2019
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

188,866 mi
Last recorded188,866 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 CWL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2019 188,866 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Non obligatory nearside mirror missing

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 179,688 miles

Engine cover & undertray fitted as standard

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 179,465 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Engine cover & undertray fitted as standard

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 169,700 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 162,745 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2015 156,801 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 24 Feb 2015 156,728 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2013 147,383 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Sep 2013 147,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2010 125,757 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2010 125,745 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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 CWL is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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