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OY05 XCO

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

112,164 mi
Last recorded112,164 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 XCO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 112,164 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 112,164 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 106,128 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 106,128 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 100,459 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 100,459 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 May 2022 98,990 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 98,990 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 96,492 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 91,529 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 89,990 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 89,990 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 82,340 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 30 Jan 2017 82,338 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2016 73,527 miles

child seats fitted rear

Fail 26 Jan 2016 73,522 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge and cracking sidewall

child seats fitted rear

Pass 22 Jan 2015 66,965 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Jan 2015 66,965 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2014 60,590 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)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

o/s front and rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2013 53,915 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)

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2012 48,756 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 48,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 42,948 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 42,948 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 35,505 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 30,368 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 30,323 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

nearside rear brake caliper piston is very slightly damp!

Pass 28 Mar 2008 24,436 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 24,436 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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 XCO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 XCO, 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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What year was OY05 XCO registered?

OY05 XCO is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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