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OY05 UFB

2005 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

111,548 mi
Last recorded111,548 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 111,548 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 109,866 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

front exhaust flexi joint poor condition

Pass 31 Jul 2018 107,041 miles

front exhaust poor condition

general corrosion to rear suspension components

grease around nearside rear inner cv gaiter

Fail 31 Jul 2018 107,041 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

front exhaust poor condition

general corrosion to rear suspension components

grease around nearside rear inner cv gaiter

Fail 31 Jul 2018 107,041 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

front exhaust poor condition

general corrosion to rear suspension components

grease around nearside rear inner cv gaiter

Pass 8 Aug 2017 106,140 miles

General corrosion to rear chassis and suspension components

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Wear to both rear tyres on inner edges

Fail 1 Aug 2017 106,140 miles

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

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

General corrosion to rear chassis and suspension components

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Wear to both rear tyres on inner edges

Pass 13 Jan 2016 99,984 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 90,339 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2015 90,339 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jan 2014 81,793 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 81,793 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 72,046 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 72,046 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 65,236 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 56,436 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 54,866 miles

slight side wall damage to n/s front tyre

Fail 27 Oct 2010 54,866 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight side wall damage to n/s front tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2009 43,678 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 43,678 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 32,325 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2008 32,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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 UFB is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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