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OV55 YYU

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

263,445 mi
Last recorded263,445 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 YYU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 263,445 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 252,528 miles

Central Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

general corrosion underneath vehicle in various places

slightly smoky on acceleration not enough to obscure others

Fail 11 Nov 2021 252,525 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

general corrosion underneath vehicle in various places

slightly smoky on acceleration not enough to obscure others

Pass 13 Nov 2020 245,530 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear brakes would benefit from adjustment

oil leak from engine

under body corrosion

Fail 13 Nov 2020 245,526 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush on the front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush on the front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear brakes would benefit from adjustment

oil leak from engine

under body corrosion

Pass 17 May 2019 228,594 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system corroded.

Fail 17 May 2019 228,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system corroded.

Pass 1 May 2018 214,222 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2018 214,217 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 May 2017 199,921 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 199,921 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 180,692 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust box corroded and hanger broken

Pass 19 May 2015 161,152 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

adv rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 19 May 2015 161,152 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

adv rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 4 Mar 2014 141,767 miles

adv towbar bent back towards bumper and electric scoket difficult to operate

Fail 4 Mar 2014 141,767 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

adv towbar bent back towards bumper and electric scoket difficult to operate

Pass 4 Mar 2013 128,190 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 112,276 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 97,466 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 82,004 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 70,229 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 68,478 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 YYU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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