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OV55 LVB

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

185,761 mi
Last recorded185,761 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 LVB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 185,761 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 185,519 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 174,816 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 159,502 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 143,527 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 129,457 miles

under trays engine covers and sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Feb 2018 123,523 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2018 123,523 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 115,217 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 13 Feb 2017 115,216 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2016 105,025 miles

Nearside Front fog lens cracked

Nearside Front locking wheel nut badly worn/corroded

Nearside Rear perished/cracked on sidewalls

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear wiper split

Fail 16 Feb 2016 105,025 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front fog lens cracked

Nearside Front locking wheel nut badly worn/corroded

Nearside Rear perished/cracked on sidewalls

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear wiper split

Fail 17 Feb 2015 98,576 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 98,576 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 88,723 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 85,941 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 72,078 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 72,074 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 60,095 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 51,285 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 51,284 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 46,258 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 39,158 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 LVB is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LVB, 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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What year was OV55 LVB registered?

OV55 LVB is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 October 2005.

Is OV55 LVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV55 LVB shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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