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Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Leaking from front flexible joint (8.2.2.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down-pipe flex joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front tyres wearing badly on inner edges
Nearside Rear no.plate light dull
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion
boot and rear under floor areas signs of corrosion
both exhaust boxes peeling layers
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down-pipe flex joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front tyres wearing badly on inner edges
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear no.plate light dull
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion
boot and rear under floor areas signs of corrosion
both exhaust boxes peeling layers
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust silencer loosing outer skin
both front tyres worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear suspension components corroded
exhaust front pipe flexi joint has slight blow
Rear suspension components showing deterioration
mid and rear exhaust boxes peeling layers
under floor corrosion at rear of vehicle
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear suspension components showing deterioration
mid and rear exhaust boxes peeling layers
under floor corrosion at rear of vehicle
Nearside Front tyre slightly perished
both rear tyres worn on inner edge
rear exhaust bracket broken
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front tyre slightly perished
both rear tyres worn on inner edge
rear exhaust bracket broken
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
exhaust system deteriorated
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise off side rear tyre slightly out of shape on inside edge
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front discs worn
rear discs worn
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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OV55 TLY is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 TLY, 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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OV55 TLY is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 October 2005.
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