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OY05 WZM

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,321 mi
Last recorded119,321 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 WZM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 119,321 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 116,899 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 106,941 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 99,179 miles

anti skid service message on - recommend investagate

perishing to rear lower control arm bushes

Fail 1 Aug 2013 99,068 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

anti skid service message on - recommend investagate

perishing to rear lower control arm bushes

Pass 10 Jul 2012 92,309 miles

both front wishbones rear bushes starting to split

nearside rear lower control arm outer bush starting to seperate

nearside rear trailing arm bush starting to seperate

offside rear trailing arm bush seperating/weakening

offside rear tyre wear inner edge

possible slight offside rear wheel bearing noise?

slight judder to nearside front foot brake

Pass 6 Apr 2011 81,495 miles

both headlamp adjusters broken

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/r tyre starting to wear slightly uneven inner edge

Fail 6 Apr 2011 81,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both headlamp adjusters broken

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/r tyre starting to wear slightly uneven inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2010 65,996 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 65,994 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 48,561 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 35,051 miles

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

n/s/r tyre unevenly worn on inner edge

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 WZM is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WZM, 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 WZM registered?

OY05 WZM is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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