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OY05 XCV

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

172,353 mi
Last recorded172,353 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 172,353 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 167,396 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 161,046 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs on outer sides pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 161,021 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs on outer sides pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 154,082 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 154,082 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 149,566 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 141,925 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 141,856 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 137,629 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 132,468 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 126,475 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 126,357 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 115,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Signs of silicone on bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 105,347 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 97,679 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 91,876 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 84,127 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 77,567 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 69,920 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 69,766 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 58,272 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 47,272 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 37,959 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 XCV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 XCV, 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 XCV registered?

OY05 XCV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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