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OV55 UHZ

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,867 mi
Last recorded111,867 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 UHZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 111,867 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge to the legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 111,852 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge to the legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 97,662 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 96,043 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 87,928 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone like chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated re-inflated to 30 PSI (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both o/s & n/s pads low over 1/2 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers &/or under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 1 Oct 2018 87,926 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone like chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated re-inflated to 30 PSI (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both o/s & n/s pads low over 1/2 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers &/or under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Aug 2017 81,601 miles

Front tyres wearing off on inner edges

Fail 29 Aug 2017 81,601 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front tyres wearing off on inner edges

Pass 31 Aug 2016 74,667 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 74,667 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 68,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 63,296 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 59,016 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 51,339 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 44,209 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 37,314 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 31,133 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 21,528 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 UHZ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue 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 UHZ, 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 UHZ registered?

OV55 UHZ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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