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OV55 YYT

2005 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,896 mi
Last recorded144,896 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 YYT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 144,896 miles

exhaust rear slincer deteriorated

Fail 15 Jul 2014 144,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear slincer deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2013 132,560 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhust box deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2012 121,733 miles

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

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

middle box slightly deteriated

Pass 8 Jul 2011 111,123 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 103,508 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 103,508 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 91,028 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 72,430 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 YYT is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YYT, 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 YYT registered?

OV55 YYT is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is OV55 YYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV55 YYT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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