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OY05 WUK

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

161,349 mi
Last recorded161,349 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 WUK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 161,349 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front oil leak around steering gaiter

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2017 151,400 miles

both front driving light lenses cracked

Fail 6 Apr 2017 151,400 miles

Brake pad(s) insecure front pads (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp not working o/s/r (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (3.5.1i)

Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s/r and o/s/r (1.4.A.2f)

both front driving light lenses cracked

Pass 1 Apr 2016 144,089 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 136,274 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Mar 2015 136,264 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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)

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2014 130,754 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 130,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 123,143 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 108,067 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 90,778 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 74,555 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 58,168 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 41,518 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 41,518 miles

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

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

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 WUK is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 WUK, 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 WUK is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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