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OV55 OJR

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,484 mi
Last recorded152,484 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2023 152,484 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box skin corroded.

Pass 9 Sep 2022 147,466 miles

corrosion under body

Fail 9 Sep 2022 147,466 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion under body

Pass 14 Sep 2021 141,777 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 139,962 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

rear brake discs slight corrosion

Fail 19 Sep 2020 139,959 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

rear brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2019 136,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 128,417 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 128,416 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 119,454 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 110,604 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 99,401 miles

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

Rear Exhaust slightly corroded

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 99,401 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat sheild insecure

Rear Exhaust slightly corroded

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 88,856 miles

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2013 78,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 78,965 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 67,517 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 53,283 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 53,283 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 42,086 miles

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

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

ribbed belt faulty

Pass 19 Oct 2010 42,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

ribbed belt faulty

Fail 22 Oct 2009 30,218 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 30,218 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2008 21,544 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 21,544 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 OJR is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OJR, 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 OJR is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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