MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,980 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract
Offside Rear seat bet slow to retract
Offside Rear tyre more worn on inner edge
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
exhaust system corroding
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear seat bet slow to retract
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 90% worn (3.5.1g)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
all tyres more worn on inner edges of tread
exhaust system corroding
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front tyre outer side wall deep cuts
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre distorted
both exhaust boxes corroding
both front tyres more worn on inner edge
both rear outer seat belts slow to retract
gearbox oily
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front tyre outer side wall deep cuts
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre distorted
both exhaust boxes corroding
both front tyres more worn on inner edge
both rear outer seat belts slow to retract
gearbox oily
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyres slightly feathering
o/s rear tyre wearing low
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 BUP is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 BUP, 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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OW05 BUP is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 July 2005.
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