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OV05BZN
2005 VOLVO V50
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1998cc
General Information
- Registration OV05BZN
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V50
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1998cc
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- Expired 02 Jul 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
14
Passes
5
Failures
73.68%
Pass Rate
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74 Total Defects Recorded
17 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 160,036 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower joint (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
4 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 149,700 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear service brakes not increasing/decreasing at equal rate.24% inbalance across rear axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
24 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 149,700 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Emitting more than 50% white light (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Emitting more than 50% white light (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear service brakes not increasing/decreasing at equal rate.24% inbalance across rear axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
22 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 138,041 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- Coil spring corroded BOTH front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Coil spring corroded BOTH rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Various front to rear underside corrosion
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low & stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- No rear seats fitted at time of test!
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
19 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 138,041 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- Coil spring corroded BOTH front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Coil spring corroded BOTH rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- No rear seats fitted at time of test!
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low & stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Various front to rear underside corrosion
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
19 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 118,860 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Coil spring corroded BOTH fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
1 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 101,793 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2020 2 Jul 20268 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 98,304 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2019 2 Jul 202621 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 93,483 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2018 2 Jul 202622 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 87,647 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- engine cover and under body covers fitted
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
16 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 82,335 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 82,332 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
18 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 76,202 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2015 2 Jul 202617 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 76,201 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
18 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 69,557 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 61,905 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2013 2 Jul 202619 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 56,663 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
25 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 49,885 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 40,324 MI
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OV05BZN was registered on 2005-03-30
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