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2005 VOLVO V50
General Information
- Registration OV05BYY
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V50
- Year 2005
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1998cc
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- Expired 29 Jun 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 165,416 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- under body corosion
- plastic sills engine cover
- n/s/f/ wing corosion
14 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 154,758 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
12 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 154,575 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
8 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 145,132 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
21 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 139,748 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2019 29 Jun 202621 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 129,418 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2018 29 Jun 202621 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 129,418 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
25 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 121,339 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2017 29 Jun 202625 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 121,339 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
5 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 112,278 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2016 29 Jun 20263 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 102,125 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
26 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 92,393 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
18 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 83,448 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
12 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 73,476 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2012 29 Jun 202623 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 64,105 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2011 29 Jun 202623 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 64,102 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
30 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 55,969 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2010 29 Jun 202629 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 44,420 MI
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OV05BYY was registered on 2005-03-31
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