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OY55 EXM

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

148,077 mi
Last recorded148,077 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 EXM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 148,077 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON LIMIT INNER EDGE

FRONT SUB-FRAME AND ARMS CORRODED

REAR SUB-FRAME AND ARMS CORRODED

SILL KIT FITTED

Fail 23 Jun 2026 148,048 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON LIMIT INNER EDGE

FRONT SUB-FRAME AND ARMS CORRODED

REAR SUB-FRAME AND ARMS CORRODED

SILL KIT FITTED

Pass 31 Mar 2025 147,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 146,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 144,581 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 144,578 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 143,616 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 140,474 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 138,881 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2020 138,876 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 134,419 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 134,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 130,770 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust pipe mounting corroded and broken off

Fail 29 Mar 2018 130,770 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust pipe mounting corroded and broken off

Pass 10 Mar 2017 122,993 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust mounting broken off pipe

Fail 10 Mar 2017 122,990 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn bald on inner edge cut/split cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust mounting broken off pipe

Pass 12 Mar 2016 116,548 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 105,270 miles

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

engine oil level over filled

Pass 1 Nov 2013 98,165 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 98,163 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 84,716 miles

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 5 Oct 2011 71,719 miles

nearside front tyre worn bald on inner edge and slightly on outer edge

nearside rear inner sidelight not working

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2010 57,927 miles

nearside and offside front inner brake pads appear low

nearside front main beam bulb not fitted correctly

Pass 1 Sep 2009 43,610 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 28,784 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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OY55 EXM is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 OY55 EXM, 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 OY55 EXM registered?

OY55 EXM is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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