MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,050 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
offside rear inner side light not working
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
offside rear inner side light not working
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
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)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISE N/S/F TYRE DOWN TO 3MM
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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OW05 BVO is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 July 2005.
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