MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
211,885 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Both front steering rack gaiters loose
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim too low both front + light output reduced (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Both front steering rack gaiters loose
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre is repairable ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Both headlamps slightly reduced light output
Offside inner CV gaiter splitting/weeping grease
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both headlamps slightly reduced light output
Offside inner CV gaiter splitting/weeping grease
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak ()
engine cover fitted.
small chips in windscreen.
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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OY55 EXV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 OY55 EXV, 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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OY55 EXV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2005.
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