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EY55 OMX

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

199,667 mi
Last recorded199,667 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 OMX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 199,667 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted all four (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 190,658 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted all four (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 163,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

coil springs starting to corrode

Pass 8 May 2018 144,153 miles

Both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Nearside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre has a nail in its treads

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2017 137,488 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 132,534 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 120,571 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jun 2015 120,565 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 103,385 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 103,215 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 87,746 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 85,324 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 78,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 78,945 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 72,214 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 62,722 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 62,722 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 47,944 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 OMX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 99,223 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 OMX, 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 OMX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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