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OU55 WRJ

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

136,683 mi
Last recorded136,683 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 WRJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 136,683 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 129,653 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component around rack area (2.1.5 (a))

front tyres wearing on inside

Fail 1 May 2019 129,653 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component around rack area (2.1.5 (a))

front tyres wearing on inside

Pass 10 May 2018 126,464 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 126,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2017 121,778 miles

engine covers fitted

nearside front tyre worn

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2016 113,248 miles

Front brake pads worn

Pass 8 Sep 2015 102,645 miles

Rear exhaust bracket corroded off but system still adequately supported

Pass 20 Aug 2014 87,709 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 76,189 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 65,863 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 56,123 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 44,757 miles

both front tyre 2mm

front brake pads 70% worn

Pass 26 Aug 2009 33,731 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 23,833 miles

no reading on fuel emissions euro 4

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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OU55 WRJ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OU55 WRJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU55 WRJ registered?

OU55 WRJ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 September 2005.

Is OU55 WRJ safe to buy?

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