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OV55 LUW

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

154,349 mi
Last recorded154,349 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 LUW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 154,349 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 152,019 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 152,016 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 147,391 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 147,391 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 134,345 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 134,332 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 114,447 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

undertrays covering testable items

Pass 18 Nov 2016 98,253 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retaining buckle plastics broken

Crack to bottom right windscreen

Fail 18 Nov 2016 98,253 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retaining buckle plastics broken

Crack to bottom right windscreen

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 84,630 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 62,800 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 45,099 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 41,638 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 36,894 miles

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall

Fail 22 Oct 2011 36,892 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 22 Oct 2010 33,040 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 27,436 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 20,190 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 20,190 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 LUW is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LUW, 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 LUW is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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