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OV55 KUY

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

139,603 mi
Last recorded139,603 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 KUY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 139,603 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 137,216 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres outer edges bold

Pass 28 Sep 2023 135,735 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Sep 2022 134,072 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 15 Oct 2021 131,845 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 129,844 miles

engine service message on dash

Fail 13 Oct 2020 129,782 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect oil mist (5.3.2 (b))

engine service message on dash

Pass 15 Oct 2019 128,517 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 125,997 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 126,610 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 120,466 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 117,004 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 117,004 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 113,576 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 113,576 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 108,746 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 104,514 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 104,507 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 98,432 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front brake anti rattle spring missing

Pass 8 Nov 2010 94,023 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 80,131 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 58,236 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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OV55 KUY is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OV55 KUY, 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 OV55 KUY registered?

OV55 KUY is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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