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OW05 HSZ

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

128,471 mi
Last recorded128,471 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW05 HSZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 128,471 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 121,263 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 113,272 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 103,325 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2015

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 94,656 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 83,771 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 79,689 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 70,461 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs starting to go black

inner rear pads look low and discs worn

noise from n.s.r. wheel suspect bearing ??

Pass 12 Jul 2010 60,495 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 49,936 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 31,459 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 HSZ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 HSZ, 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 HSZ registered?

OW05 HSZ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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