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OV55 XFL

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

157,074 mi
Last recorded157,074 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 XFL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 157,074 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 152,378 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 145,990 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 137,318 miles

all 4 tyres worn on edges

Fail 30 Jan 2017 137,318 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working marker (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all 4 tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Feb 2016 127,799 miles

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 19 Feb 2015 117,431 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 108,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust generally corroded, rear silencer outer skin coming off

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Feb 2013 101,728 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2013 101,728 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2012 95,194 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust backbox outer skin peeling

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Fail 14 Feb 2012 95,194 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust backbox outer skin peeling

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 3 Feb 2011 88,032 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 79,587 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 79,587 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2009 69,280 miles

ADVISE. H/BRAKE QUADRANTS NOT FULLY RETURNING TO STOPS.

ADVISE. TYRES RUNNING UNDERINFLATED

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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 69,280 miles

ADVISE. H/BRAKE QUADRANTS NOT FULLY RETURNING TO STOPS.

ADVISE. TYRES RUNNING UNDERINFLATED

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)

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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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OV55 XFL is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 XFL, 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 XFL registered?

OV55 XFL is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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