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OV55 TVF

2005 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

158,935 mi
Last recorded158,935 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 TVF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 158,935 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 150,529 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 145,853 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 139,574 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 131,991 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 131,991 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 124,539 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 115,522 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 107,199 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 100,121 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 87,044 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 87,044 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 78,428 miles

Both rear tyres have advanced wear.

Nearside headlamp slightly dull.

Nearside rear tyre outer wall slightly damaged.

Fail 23 Jul 2012 78,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres have advanced wear.

Nearside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged.

Nearside headlamp slightly dull.

Nearside rear tyre outer wall slightly damaged.

Pass 1 Aug 2011 64,066 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 64,066 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 47,689 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 18,994 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 TVF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TVF, 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 TVF registered?

OV55 TVF is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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