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OY05 UFR

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,946 mi
Last recorded174,946 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 UFR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 174,946 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 160,735 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 160,735 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 147,225 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 132,036 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 132,036 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 118,127 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 118,056 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

wipers not tested, ,due to washer not working

Pass 22 Aug 2013 104,682 miles

Oil leak

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

Towbar electrics mounting bracket heavily corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2012 103,769 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 82,154 miles

n,s,r tyre stepped on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2010 69,201 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 25 Aug 2009 55,649 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Aug 2009 55,649 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2008 41,798 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 36,365 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 UFR is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol 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 OY05 UFR, 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 UFR registered?

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

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