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EY55 OMK

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

73,542 mi
Last recorded73,542 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 OMK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 73,542 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 73,542 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 66,827 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2023 66,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 55,012 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 43,190 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 31,899 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 31,899 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 22,614 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 21,682 miles

Rear tyres out of shape

Fail 19 Sep 2018 21,682 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear tyres out of shape

Pass 13 Sep 2017 20,638 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 19,843 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 19,035 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 18,433 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 17,464 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 15,837 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 14,626 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 13,192 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 11,504 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 8,126 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 OMK is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OMK, 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 EY55 OMK registered?

EY55 OMK is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 September 2005.

Is EY55 OMK safe to buy?

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