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OV55 LPY

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,884 mi
Last recorded72,884 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 LPY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 72,884 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 72,071 miles

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

Vehicle underside suspension components have surface corrosion

Fail 23 Oct 2024 72,071 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicle underside suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2023 70,771 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle underside suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2022 68,542 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle underside suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2021 66,999 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 66,995 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 65,683 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 64,192 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 61,604 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 59,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside rear wearing on inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 55,904 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 52,322 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 48,826 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 44,294 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 39,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 36,966 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 32,478 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 27,450 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 27,450 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 23,224 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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OV55 LPY is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OV55 LPY, 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 LPY registered?

OV55 LPY is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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