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OV05BWA
2005 VOLVO V50
Colour: Green
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1998cc
General Information
- Registration OV05BWA
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V50
- Year 2005
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1998cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
18
Passes
9
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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90 Total Defects Recorded
14 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 180,207 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- engine cover & plastic sills fitted obscuring view
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
7 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 179,987 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements uk sticker (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements uk sticker (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- engine cover & plastic sills fitted obscuring view
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
5 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 171,839 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
5 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 171,839 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
8 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 163,116 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2023 29 Jun 20268 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 163,116 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake union corroded but not weakened
4 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 157,354 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
3 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 151,285 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2021 29 Jun 202625 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 151,140 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre exhaust outer skin deteriorated
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))
25 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 139,081 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective and rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
4 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 137,748 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2020 29 Jun 202623 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 126,775 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear tyre feathering
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
23 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 126,775 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced dim (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear tyre feathering
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
25 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 98,899 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre has slight side wall damage
- Offside Front wheel bearing slightly rough
25 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 98,899 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front wheel bearing slightly rough
- Nearside Rear tyre has slight side wall damage
25 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 71,019 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2017 29 Jun 202631 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 68,563 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
10 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 64,903 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
10 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 64,903 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 61,154 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2014 29 Jun 20265 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 53,996 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2013 29 Jun 20265 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 53,996 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
12 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 49,354 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2012 29 Jun 202611 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 49,354 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 43,927 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2011 29 Jun 202610 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 35,377 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2010 29 Jun 202627 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 29,491 MI
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OV05BWA was registered on 2005-03-24
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