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OW05 BVO

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,050 mi
Last recorded119,050 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW05 BVO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 119,050 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 119,048 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 112,470 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 112,467 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 24 May 2023 107,806 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 103,546 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

heat shield lose

n/s/f marker light inop

Fail 13 Jun 2022 103,546 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

heat shield lose

n/s/f marker light inop

Pass 2 Jun 2021 98,692 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

advise exhaust system corroded

advise front brake discs slightly corroded

advise front exhaust flexy joint slightly worn

advise n/s/f marker lamp inop

advise o/s/r brake pads getting low

advise rear coil springs corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2021 98,692 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20" flat blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

advise exhaust system corroded

advise front brake discs slightly corroded

advise front exhaust flexy joint slightly worn

advise n/s/f marker lamp inop

advise o/s/r brake pads getting low

advise rear coil springs corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2020 94,138 miles

advise both front tyres worn on edges

advise exhaust corroded

advise front exhaust flexy joint slightly worn

advise rear coil springs corroded

advise slight damage to o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

advise slight exhaust blow on rear exhaust box

Pass 14 Jun 2019 88,747 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective have replaced (3.4 (b) (i))

advise front and rear brake discs slightly worn

advise rear coil springs corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2019 88,747 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective have replaced (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

advise front and rear brake discs slightly worn

advise rear coil springs corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2018 82,604 miles

offside rear inner side light not working

Fail 18 Jul 2018 82,604 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

offside rear inner side light not working

Pass 11 Jul 2017 76,934 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 71,212 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 64,376 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 55,559 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 55,559 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 46,912 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 46,912 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 37,928 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 37,928 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 29,234 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 22,817 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 17,792 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 14,758 miles

ADVISE N/S/F TYRE DOWN TO 3MM

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 BVO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BVO, 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 BVO registered?

OW05 BVO is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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