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EY55 OME

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

143,308 mi
Last recorded143,308 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 OME
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 143,308 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre tread starting to wear uneven on inside edge

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 140,194 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 135,395 miles

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury Boot both shocks not holding boot open properly. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has a cut on the outer. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen has a chip.

Pass 6 Jan 2020 129,041 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2020 129,034 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2019 120,479 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 120,479 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 114,801 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 108,598 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 103,708 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 103,708 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 96,482 miles

both rear wheel bearings minor noise.

Pass 30 Oct 2013 89,237 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 89,237 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 79,992 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 69,642 miles

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)

Fail 18 Nov 2011 69,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 57,671 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 55,152 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 47,213 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 37,952 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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EY55 OME is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver 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 EY55 OME, 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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EY55 OME is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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