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A7 ODL

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

144,009 mi
Last recorded144,009 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 ODL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 144,009 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 144,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 140,019 miles

Nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded

Slight play in offside and nearside front drop links

Pass 24 Apr 2019 134,667 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 131,760 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

handbrake is slighty loose

Fail 23 Apr 2018 131,759 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated has been driven on flat

Offside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

handbrake is slighty loose

Pass 19 Apr 2017 126,196 miles

exhaust heavily corroded and rear hanger broken off.

o/s/r tyre casing slightly perished.

Fail 19 Apr 2017 126,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front marker light inop

exhaust heavily corroded and rear hanger broken off.

o/s/r tyre casing slightly perished.

Pass 19 Apr 2016 115,788 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 115,680 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 105,353 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 95,219 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre casing perishing

rear silencer heavily corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2013 85,547 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 85,547 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 74,666 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 74,666 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 66,574 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 66,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 56,421 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Apr 2010 56,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Apr 2009 47,639 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 47,090 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 47,090 miles

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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A7 ODL is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A7 ODL, 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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A7 ODL is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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