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OW05 BMV

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,098 mi
Last recorded132,098 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW05 BMV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 132,098 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front side marker lamp not working

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

Nearside mirror cover missing

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 50% working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 4 Feb 2019 132,096 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front side marker lamp not working

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

Nearside mirror cover missing

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 50% working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 Jan 2018 124,673 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 124,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 119,140 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 119,133 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 114,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 114,055 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 108,741 miles

Coolant degas bottle cracked

Offside front shock absorber oozing a little fluid

Fail 6 Feb 2015 108,741 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant degas bottle cracked

Offside front shock absorber oozing a little fluid

Offside front tyre worn to minimum 1.6mm tread depth on inside edge

Pass 28 Jun 2013 92,437 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 92,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 73,343 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 57,625 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 51,374 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 39,466 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 BMV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BMV, 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 BMV registered?

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

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