CarVerify

Free Car Check

OW05 HTA

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

127,825 mi
Last recorded127,825 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW05 HTA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 127,825 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 127,565 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 127,565 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached locating pin not fitted correctly (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 126,497 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust back box - outer skin corroded.

Pass 1 Oct 2020 124,567 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 124,567 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 121,127 miles

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

Rear Exhaust Outer skin Rusting Badly.

Pass 19 Jun 2018 117,324 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust outer skin Corroding

Pass 7 Jul 2017 114,800 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 114,795 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 105,325 miles

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

The front lower suspension arm inner rear bushes

The rear tyres are worn on the inner edges

Pass 1 Jun 2015 95,534 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 95,051 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 84,388 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 68,454 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 55,166 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear tyres out of shape on inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2011 44,014 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 44,014 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 39,404 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 32,640 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 25,315 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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

OW05 HTA is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OW05 HTA?

You can check the full history of OW05 HTA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OW05 HTA registered?

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

Is OW05 HTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW05 HTA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OW05 HTA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OW05 HTA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.