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OY05 HWX

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

141,051 mi
Last recorded141,051 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 HWX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 141,051 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 141,049 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 129,370 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 125,129 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2018 125,082 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 120,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Totally worn on inner edge, above 1.6mm in middle 3/4 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Totally worn on inner edge, above 1.6mm in middle 3/4 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 120,156 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Totally worn on inner edge, above 1.6mm in middle 3/4 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Totally worn on inner edge, above 1.6mm in middle 3/4 (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Light corrosion both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 110,754 miles

Both rear tyres inner sidewalls perished/cracking -205/50 zr17 93W

Engine management light on

Fail 27 Jan 2016 110,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear tyres inner sidewalls perished/cracking -205/50 zr17 93W

Pass 15 Jul 2014 93,486 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 81,314 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2013 81,314 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2012 67,319 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 67,318 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 51,727 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2010 46,580 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 46,574 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 37,097 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 28,532 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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OY05 HWX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 OY05 HWX, 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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OY05 HWX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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