MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,153 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front fog lamp not working
Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced has a bulb out (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
both rear tyres worn on inner edge
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front have wear (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
both rear tyres worn on inner edge
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front have wear (3.5.1i)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
brake pedal rubber worn on edge
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
chips in screen
front Brake disc(s) worn
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
chips in screen
front Brake disc(s) worn
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in offside front tyre
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
wipers worn
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear bumper trim insecure
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OW05 BMU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 OW05 BMU, 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 BMU registered?
OW05 BMU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 July 2005.
Is OW05 BMU safe to buy?
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