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OU55 WRX

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

101,155 mi
Last recorded101,155 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 WRX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 101,155 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 96,127 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 91,035 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 85,500 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 78,805 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 71,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 68,915 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 62,911 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 58,646 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 57,575 miles

Nearside mirror insecure

Pass 19 Aug 2016 56,179 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 54,882 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 54,882 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 53,635 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 52,248 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has a cut, but no cords exposed.

nearside rear tyre has a cut, but no cords exposed.

Pass 21 Aug 2012 51,051 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 51,051 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 49,115 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 46,508 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 38,415 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 29,970 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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OU55 WRX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 WRX, 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

How do I check the history of OU55 WRX?

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What year was OU55 WRX registered?

OU55 WRX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is OU55 WRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU55 WRX shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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