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OV05BVZ
2005 VOLVO V50
Colour: Purple
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1998cc
General Information
- Registration OV05BVZ
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V50
- Year 2005
- Colour Purple
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1998cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
17
Passes
9
Failures
65.38%
Pass Rate
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130 Total Defects Recorded
6 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 204,295 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust corroded.
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
4 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 204,293 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened Inadequately repaired. (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust corroded.
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
9 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 202,998 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- corroded center and rear silencers
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
4 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 193,299 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
4 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 193,299 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack ball joint (2.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged to rear not clip in holding brackets (1.1.11 (d) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
23 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 178,386 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 178,386 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust system insecure center and rear (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 165,743 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
20 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 165,743 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
26 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 153,604 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
26 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 153,604 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
7 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 136,495 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
24 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 121,590 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
- nearside rear tyre has small cuts in tread
- exhaust system corroded
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
4 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 115,397 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
- Oil leak ()
- exhaust corroded
16 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 105,584 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)
- exhaust corroded
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
- Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
15 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 105,584 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)
- exhaust corroded
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
- Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
13 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 96,182 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
10 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 96,180 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
28 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 85,998 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2015 29 Jun 20266 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 75,058 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
4 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 75,018 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
29 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 68,399 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
2 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 60,624 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2012 29 Jun 202617 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 50,129 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2011 29 Jun 202625 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 42,154 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 34,297 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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OV05BVZ was registered on 2005-03-29
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