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MM05 OHY

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,464 mi
Last recorded122,464 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 OHY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 122,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm and wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 25 Jun 2016 122,390 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm and wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 4 Apr 2015 116,069 miles

possible power steering noise

service light on

Fail 28 Mar 2015 115,963 miles

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

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

possible power steering noise

service light on

Pass 18 Mar 2014 109,766 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 104,596 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 99,005 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2011 87,089 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 87,089 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 77,999 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 66,028 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2008 50,192 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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MM05 OHY is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MM05 OHY, 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 MM05 OHY registered?

MM05 OHY is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 July 2005.

Is MM05 OHY safe to buy?

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