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OY05 OZH

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

177,791 mi
Last recorded177,791 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 OZH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 177,791 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 14 Jan 2021 177,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 20 Jan 2020 168,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just legal (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear all rear seat belts and seat condition not inspected as dog cage fitted

Fail 16 Jan 2020 168,107 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just legal (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear all rear seat belts and seat condition not inspected as dog cage fitted

engine oil level very low

Pass 10 Jan 2019 148,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 148,163 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver wheel and tyre fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure support bracket adrift (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner tread / close to cords being exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective road wheel also defective ()

Pass 18 Jan 2018 120,887 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing noisey but no play or roughness

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and off side (2.4.C.1b)

Rear nearside and offside rear tyres have damage to outer sidewalls but not exposing structure

Rear rear seat belt condition or operation not tested as belts fouling on dog guard

Pass 18 Jan 2017 100,969 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 95,286 miles

N/S/F and N/S/R tyres damaged on side walls

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 95,286 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

N/S/F and N/S/R tyres damaged on side walls

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 87,424 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 87,424 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 87,217 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front under cover missing

Headlamp washers inop

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear sill damaged

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Note! nearside rear outer brake pad almost metal to metal with disc lip.

Pass 20 May 2014 79,842 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 May 2014 79,842 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 70,459 miles

Note! both rear tyres skip wearing on inner edges

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

front under valance missing

nearside sill badly damaged

Fail 3 Apr 2013 70,451 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Note! both rear tyres skip wearing on inner edges

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

front under valance missing

nearside sill badly damaged

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 23 Mar 2012 63,578 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 63,578 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 54,061 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 45,404 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 35,315 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 26,117 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 26,117 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 OZH is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 OZH, 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 OZH is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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