MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
200,515 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s + O/s Front (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s Rear (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear exhaust degraded
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear exhaust degraded
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear brake pads wearing low
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
rear brake pads wearing low
both front tyres wearing badly on inner edges
both rear tyres worn close to limit
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OV55 YYZ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 YYZ, 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 YYZ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 December 2005.
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