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OV55 YYO

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

140,582 mi
Last recorded140,582 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 140,582 miles

Coolant leak crack in header tank ()

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

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

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

aux belt worn

Fail 13 Sep 2025 140,581 miles

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

Coolant leak crack in header tank ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

aux belt worn

Pass 23 Sep 2024 136,562 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 136,561 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 131,178 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 125,924 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 125,924 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

all 4 tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2021 121,294 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 121,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low very low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine under tray insecure

Pass 17 Sep 2020 116,944 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 116,944 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low very low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 112,872 miles

Central exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2019 112,872 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central exhaust corroded

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 104,774 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroding

Fail 14 Sep 2018 104,774 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 14 Sep 2017 94,897 miles

exhaust corroding

o/s/r tyre wearing on edge and cracking

Fail 14 Sep 2017 94,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

exhaust corroding

o/s/r tyre wearing on edge and cracking

Pass 26 Aug 2016 84,550 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

n/s/r tyre worn on edge and stepping in tread close to limit

o/s/r tyre wearing on edge

Fail 26 Aug 2016 84,550 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

n/s/r tyre worn on edge and stepping in tread close to limit

o/s/r tyre wearing on edge

Pass 24 Sep 2015 76,273 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 66,316 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 55,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 55,039 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 43,916 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 39,727 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Dec 2010 35,696 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 31,283 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 24,261 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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OV55 YYO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver 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 YYO, 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 YYO is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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