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OV55 XFU

2005 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

115,997 mi
Last recorded115,997 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 XFU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 115,997 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 105,402 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 88,858 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 73,855 miles

Offside Rear Rim protector fitted

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 73,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rim protector fitted

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 68,356 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 67,246 miles

Front both front tyres inner worn

Pass 1 Aug 2016 59,045 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 51,719 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 41,779 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 37,556 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)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 30,998 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 26,976 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 22,601 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 22,601 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 17,104 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 13,261 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 XFU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 XFU, 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 XFU registered?

OV55 XFU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 November 2005.

Is OV55 XFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV55 XFU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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