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OV55 YYK

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

165,979 mi
Last recorded165,979 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 YYK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 165,979 miles

Exhaust Back Box Deteriorated

Exhaust Centre Box Deteriorated

Fail 27 Feb 2025 165,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50ZR17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust Back Box Deteriorated

Exhaust Centre Box Deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2024 161,145 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front & centre exhaust box corroded

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 22 Feb 2024 161,088 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear mount detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front & centre exhaust box corroded

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 21 Feb 2023 156,254 miles

Coil spring corroded both front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on minimum depth! (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front & center exhaust box corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2022 150,229 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2021 143,713 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2021 143,713 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2020 136,054 miles

Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bushes deteriorated , both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 129,612 miles

Front Lower suspension arm rear rubber bushes deteriorated both sides , no excessive movement

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 124,085 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear , both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

rear silencer in poor condition , not leaking

Pass 22 Feb 2017 118,165 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear , both sides (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front tyres bald on inner edges

rear silencer in poor condition , not leaking

Pass 22 Feb 2016 111,959 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

middle silencer in poor condition , but not leaking

Pass 24 Feb 2015 107,589 miles

rear silencer in poor condition , but not leaking

Fail 24 Feb 2014 97,789 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/side and n/side front brake pads getting low

o/side and n/side frontbrake disc worn

o/side and n/side rear tyres wearing on inside

o/side front tyre wearing on inside

Pass 24 Feb 2014 97,789 miles

o/side and n/side front brake pads getting low

o/side and n/side frontbrake disc worn

o/side and n/side rear tyres wearing on inside

o/side front tyre wearing on inside

Pass 22 Feb 2013 92,733 miles

front brake disc worn

front brake pads getting low

o/side and n/side front tyres wearing slightly on inside

o/side and n/side rear tyres wearing on inside

Fail 22 Feb 2013 92,733 miles

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

front brake disc worn

front brake pads getting low

o/side and n/side front tyres wearing slightly on inside

o/side and n/side rear tyres wearing on inside

Pass 24 Feb 2012 85,587 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

o/side rear tyre wearing on inside

rear exhaust box is rusted

Fail 24 Feb 2012 85,587 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/side rear tyre wearing on inside

rear exhaust box is rusted

Pass 19 Feb 2011 73,507 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 59,922 miles

Damage to drivers door

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 45,793 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 YYK is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YYK, 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 YYK is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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