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EY55 OMP

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,766 mi
Last recorded162,766 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 OMP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 162,766 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 153,007 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 134,152 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 123,319 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 123,319 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 105,183 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 105,183 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 89,274 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 70,499 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 70,478 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2010 59,649 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 55,415 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 55,415 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 45,933 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 OMP is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EY55 OMP, 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 OMP registered?

EY55 OMP is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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