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OY05 UEZ

2005 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

160,423 mi
Last recorded160,423 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 UEZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 160,423 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 148,878 miles

Front bottom arm back subarm bush play

Pass 31 Mar 2018 138,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 131,514 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 131,512 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

engine oil low

Pass 24 Mar 2016 123,054 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 118,405 miles

Deep cut in OSF tyre but cords not visible.

Engine light on.

NSR shock absorber dust cover bump stop perrished.

NSR tyre worn on inner edge and has stepped tread.

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

OSR shock absorber dust cover bump stop perrished.

OSR tyre worn on inner edge and has stepped tread.

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

Oil leak from gearbox.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 110,965 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE IN SEVERAL PLACES

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE A ON 10M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Pass 21 Mar 2013 103,584 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

OFFSIDE FRONT COIL SPRING CORRODED

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE A ON 10M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Fail 20 Mar 2013 103,567 miles

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

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

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT COIL SPRING CORRODED

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE A ON 10M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Pass 20 Mar 2012 95,326 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL IN SEVERAL PLACES

Pass 8 Mar 2011 83,662 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 71,896 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise laser wheel alignment

Fail 10 Mar 2010 71,894 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise laser wheel alignment

Pass 26 Mar 2009 58,564 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 24 Mar 2009 58,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre wearing low

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 20 Feb 2008 44,442 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 44,442 miles

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

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

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 UEZ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 99,223 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 OY05 UEZ, 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 UEZ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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