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OY05 XCU

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

175,934 mi
Last recorded175,934 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 175,934 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system deterioated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre pressure low

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 175,934 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system deterioated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear tyre pressure low

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 163,120 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box deterioated

Fail 22 Mar 2019 163,120 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box deterioated

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 146,461 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 146,461 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer bottle filled (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working bulb fitted (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2017 139,282 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 134,729 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 17 Feb 2016 134,669 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 7 Feb 2015 126,724 miles

both front brake back plates corroded

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Feb 2015 126,533 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres bald inner edges

exhaust corroded and deteriorated

n/s/f orange running light inop

Pass 24 Feb 2014 117,282 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

mid section of exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 7 Feb 2014 117,172 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

mid section of exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 15 Feb 2013 109,555 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

both fron tyres worn slightly on inside edges

mid section of exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2012 97,792 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2011 88,111 miles

play in n/s/f wheel bearing but no excessive roughness! slight noise on rotation

rear indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 18 Feb 2010 74,180 miles

Both front wipers slightly smearing

Nearside front tyre worn to 3mm & worn on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm & worn on inner edge & perished

Offside front tyre worn to 3mm & worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge & perished

Pass 16 Feb 2009 60,550 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 60,525 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges (Wheel alignment may require adjustment)

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

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 13 Feb 2008 44,162 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 XCU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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