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OY05 UFE

2005 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

163,976 mi
Last recorded163,976 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 UFE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 163,976 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2015 161,096 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 161,094 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 151,322 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jul 2014 151,322 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2013 133,375 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 125,401 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 125,372 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 106,309 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 81,870 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 81,870 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 55,291 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 55,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 37,696 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 UFE is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UFE, 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 UFE registered?

OY05 UFE is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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The MOT history for OY05 UFE shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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