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VE55 OBV

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,866 mi
Last recorded141,866 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 141,866 miles

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

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

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

no tow bar electrics fitted

Pass 4 May 2017 129,082 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 May 2017 129,081 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2016 117,008 miles

engine cover and under body cover fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 1 Jun 2016 116,998 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine cover and under body cover fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 29 Dec 2015 112,087 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

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

UNDERTRAY /ENGINE COVER FITTED

Pass 5 Jan 2015 105,103 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2014 94,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2013 85,621 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 5 Jan 2013 85,621 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 73,491 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 61,918 miles

front brake discs rusting slightly inside

front tyres different sizes

offside rear tyre wearing on inside

Pass 1 Sep 2009 52,242 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 41,175 miles

nearside front fog lamp broken

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 OBV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 OBV, 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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VE55 OBV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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