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OY05 XCM

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

238,208 mi
Last recorded238,208 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 238,208 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 227,988 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 220,913 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 220,913 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 215,906 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 215,906 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

airbag light does not illuminate. however a warning on dashboard display indicates an srs fault

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2013 214,200 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 214,200 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 190,761 miles

o/s/r tyre uneven ware

Fail 20 Aug 2012 190,761 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/r tyre uneven ware

Pass 24 Aug 2011 154,878 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 111,963 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 111,963 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2009 77,465 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 46,597 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 XCM is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XCM, 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 XCM registered?

OY05 XCM is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is OY05 XCM safe to buy?

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