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OV55 TRX

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

213,333 mi
Last recorded213,333 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 TRX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 213,333 miles

centre exhaust corroded

oil leak

osr spring heavilly corroded

slight play in nsf suspension link

Pass 8 Jan 2021 206,117 miles

both front tyres low

Pass 4 Jan 2020 201,583 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 201,581 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 183,764 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 166,418 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 166,418 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 157,450 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 156,942 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 149,221 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 137,040 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 137,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 126,733 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 126,733 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 115,319 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 115,319 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 102,020 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 87,859 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 72,774 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 58,848 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 TRX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey 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 TRX, 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 TRX registered?

OV55 TRX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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