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EY55 ONC

2005 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

183,337 mi
Last recorded183,337 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 ONC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 183,337 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 175,243 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 160,924 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 149,684 miles

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Pass 3 Nov 2015 127,651 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 120,076 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 120,076 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 111,975 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 111,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 110,028 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s front tyre slightly worn on inside edge

Pass 4 Aug 2011 166,081 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)

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 31 Aug 2010 148,727 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 134,541 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 134,002 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 99,612 miles

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

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 ONC is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ONC, 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 ONC registered?

EY55 ONC is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is EY55 ONC safe to buy?

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