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OV55 UOA

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

142,071 mi
Last recorded142,071 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 142,071 miles

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

n/s/f wing mirror taped on

Fail 7 Dec 2017 142,064 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f wing mirror taped on

Pass 15 Dec 2016 131,434 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Nov 2015 121,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre slight uneven wear on inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2014 114,655 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 107,050 miles

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

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

centre exhaust box outer skin deteriorating

nearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 8 Feb 2013 98,043 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 98,043 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 88,894 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 81,257 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall (not showing cords)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 81,257 miles

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall (not showing cords)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 75,926 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 67,599 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 58,595 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 UOA is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UOA, 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 UOA registered?

OV55 UOA is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is OV55 UOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV55 UOA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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