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AO55 UYJ

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,266 mi
Last recorded137,266 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 UYJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 137,266 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear mount detached (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside outer head lamp lenses are weathering (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly inner shoulder / heavily perishing outer shoulder ( on the limit ) (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked outside of swept area's (3.2 (a) (i))

oil residue engine & gearbox area's

under body & suspension area's corroding / side skirts fitted unable to fully inspect outer sill area's

Pass 17 Nov 2022 129,158 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 129,157 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 123,545 miles

Both headlamps aim on lower limit and not adjustable

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged flat-spotted/deformed around circumference (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged deformed around inner circumference (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 123,545 miles

Both headlamps aim on lower limit and not adjustable

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged flat-spotted/deformed around circumference (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged deformed around inner circumference (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 115,586 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 114,405 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 110,990 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 110,990 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 106,796 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 104,258 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 98,880 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 95,115 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 92,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 84,442 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 84,442 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 77,371 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 67,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 57,192 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 47,096 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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AO55 UYJ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO55 UYJ, 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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What year was AO55 UYJ registered?

AO55 UYJ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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