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OW05 BLZ

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

126,013 mi
Last recorded126,013 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW05 BLZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 126,013 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 125,961 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 122,258 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake pads appear to be worn low, further investigation recommended

exhaust heat shield poorly secured, rectification recommended.

Pass 12 Feb 2019 117,036 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 113,341 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

tyres wearing on the edges of the tread.

Fail 12 Feb 2018 113,306 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

tyres wearing on the edges of the tread.

Pass 13 Feb 2017 109,616 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 109,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 105,022 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 100,628 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 100,628 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 96,849 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 88,900 miles

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

front tyres bald on inner edges

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2012 80,306 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 80,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 74,796 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 60,366 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 60,366 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 43,487 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 38,222 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 38,222 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 25,874 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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OW05 BLZ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 OW05 BLZ, 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 OW05 BLZ registered?

OW05 BLZ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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