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DG55 OBY

2005 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

144,549 mi
Last recorded144,549 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 OBY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 144,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 139,979 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 139,978 miles

Headlamp aim too low adjusters not working (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjusters not working (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside headlight beam output poor

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

coolant below minimum

Pass 25 Aug 2020 136,702 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner side light not working

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

coolant level low

oil level low

Pass 28 Aug 2019 128,659 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Aug 2019 128,645 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 120,244 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 120,244 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 108,756 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 99,164 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 99,162 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 88,117 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 75,032 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer tender

Pass 2 Sep 2013 65,554 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer deteriorating outer skin excessively corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2012 53,054 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer deteriorating-outer skin excessively corroded.

Fail 30 Aug 2012 53,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer deteriorating-outer skin excessively corroded.

Pass 30 Aug 2011 40,735 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 30,638 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 26,137 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 13,751 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 13,555 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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DG55 OBY is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DG55 OBY, 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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DG55 OBY is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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