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OY05 LNR

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

165,894 mi
Last recorded165,894 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 165,894 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 165,894 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 157,400 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 137,481 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 137,481 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 114,858 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 114,767 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 114,767 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 98,885 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 98,867 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 85,054 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 74,236 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 74,234 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 61,934 miles

Slight dent in nearside front wheel. (inner rim)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 51,706 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 39,211 miles

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

damage to n/s/f wing

Pass 28 Feb 2008 27,621 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 LNR is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OY05 LNR, 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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OY05 LNR is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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