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OY05 HYR

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,510 mi
Last recorded150,510 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 HYR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 150,510 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 138,762 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 138,762 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 124,985 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 114,049 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 102,742 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 89,694 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 89,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 66,153 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 49,077 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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OY05 HYR is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OY05 HYR, 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 OY05 HYR registered?

OY05 HYR is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is OY05 HYR safe to buy?

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