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OW05 BRV

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,158 mi
Last recorded125,158 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW05 BRV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 125,158 miles

All rear suspension components corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 120,434 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 114,457 miles

all brake discs corroded

under body heavily corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2019 114,457 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

all brake discs corroded

under body heavily corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2018 113,282 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 113,282 miles

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake caliper stuck on

Pass 18 Jul 2017 99,737 miles

Central exhaust box outer skin corroding

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

Pass 4 Jul 2016 94,141 miles

Centre exhaust section outer skin corroded

Coolant expansion bottle cracked

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

Nearside Front Brake backing plate corroded

Offside Front Brake backing plate corroded

Rear exhaust section outer skin corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2016 94,141 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre exhaust section outer skin corroded

Coolant expansion bottle cracked

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

Nearside Front Brake backing plate corroded

Offside Front Brake backing plate corroded

Rear exhaust section outer skin corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2015 89,935 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 89,935 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 82,171 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 75,096 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 68,540 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 62,163 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 52,493 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 43,457 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 36,838 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 BRV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BRV, 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 BRV registered?

OW05 BRV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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