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OY55 FAA

2005 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

169,083 mi
Last recorded169,083 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 FAA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 169,083 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 154,158 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 129,401 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

surface corrosion on mech.componets

Fail 26 Nov 2016 129,401 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

registration plate missing two (6.3.1a)

surface corrosion on mech.componets

Pass 25 Nov 2015 135,988 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 131,864 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 126,417 miles

advise both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Nov 2012 111,024 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 97,132 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 80,739 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 59,535 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 44,222 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 FAA is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 2,435cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 FAA, 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 FAA registered?

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

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