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OY55 EYT

2005 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

159,826 mi
Last recorded159,826 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 EYT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 159,826 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 149,049 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 142,183 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 138,879 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 134,007 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 129,931 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 7 Mar 2016 129,931 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 26 Feb 2015 120,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 120,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 109,793 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 102,808 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 102,808 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 88,610 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 88,610 miles

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

emissions too clean to register

Pass 31 Aug 2010 73,032 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 55,038 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 35,462 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 EYT is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EYT, 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 EYT registered?

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

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