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OY05 WUU

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

159,239 mi
Last recorded159,239 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 WUU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 159,239 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside BOTH DRIVERS SIDE FRONT AND REAR TYRES BALD ON INNER EDGE

Fail 28 May 2019 159,237 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside BOTH DRIVERS SIDE FRONT AND REAR TYRES BALD ON INNER EDGE

Pass 23 Jul 2018 153,158 miles

offside front brake hose slight damage

Fail 21 Jul 2018 153,150 miles

Rear Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

offside front brake hose slight damage

Pass 26 Jun 2017 148,344 miles

Central exhaust corroding

Pass 14 Mar 2016 143,067 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 139,453 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 139,453 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 134,937 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 134,914 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 120,128 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 116,902 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres bald on inner edges + close to limit

front brake discs ridged + pads very thin

Fail 2 Nov 2011 116,902 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres bald on inner edges + close to limit

front brake discs ridged + pads very thin

Pass 3 Nov 2010 103,273 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 83,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear indicator slightly pale

rear silencer outer cover deteriorating

Pass 16 Oct 2009 83,860 miles

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear indicator slightly pale

rear silencer outer cover deteriorating

Pass 13 Mar 2008 51,565 miles

Front 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 WUU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue 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 WUU, 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 WUU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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