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OW05 BUP

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

146,980 mi
Last recorded146,980 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 146,980 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 146,979 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 138,333 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 138,333 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 122,055 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 122,055 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 108,324 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 92,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 78,472 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 72,218 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 64,044 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 57,527 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 51,493 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 36,497 miles

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.

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 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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