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OV55 OSL

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

150,671 mi
Last recorded150,671 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2024 150,671 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 141,879 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 141,841 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 134,355 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 134,355 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 123,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/5017 outer edge slick (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front runner light inoperative

Rear wiper blade split

windscreen wiper linkage worn but still functional

Fail 1 Feb 2021 123,556 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases DPF pressure pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/5017 outer edge slick (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front runner light inoperative

Rear wiper blade split

windscreen wiper linkage worn but still functional

Pass 30 Jan 2020 115,706 miles

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

Offside Front Marker light not working

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 115,704 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Marker light not working

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 101,559 miles

Offside Front Marker light not working

Fail 11 Feb 2019 101,559 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Marker light not working

Pass 9 Feb 2018 91,080 miles

Offside Dip headlamp slightly dimmer than nearside

Pass 14 Feb 2017 79,247 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 79,247 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 73,349 miles

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

Nearside Front marker lamp not working

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 73,348 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front marker lamp not working

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 66,108 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2014 66,038 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 57,780 miles

Cut on N/S/R outer side wall. 205/50/r17-93W

Fail 5 Dec 2013 57,780 miles

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

Cut on N/S/R outer side wall. 205/50/r17-93W

Pass 22 Nov 2012 49,431 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 43,335 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 38,289 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Mar 2010 36,079 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 30,351 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

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 OSL 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 64%.

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 OSL, 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 OSL registered?

OV55 OSL is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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