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OY05 WUM

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,636 mi
Last recorded61,636 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 WUM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 61,636 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 61,636 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 60,728 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 55,199 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 50,082 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 45,118 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 39,482 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 39,474 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 32,478 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

uneven brake pad wear rear

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 WUM is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WUM, 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 WUM registered?

OY05 WUM is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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The MOT history for OY05 WUM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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