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VE55 OBN

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

139,659 mi
Last recorded139,659 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 OBN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 139,659 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 131,922 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 122,498 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 114,090 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 109,691 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 104,995 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 100,327 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 96,415 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 83,789 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 83,789 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 71,283 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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VE55 OBN is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VE55 OBN, 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 VE55 OBN registered?

VE55 OBN is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is VE55 OBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE55 OBN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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