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OY55 FBF

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

169,397 mi
Last recorded169,397 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 FBF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 169,397 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 169,368 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 164,424 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 164,422 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 155,916 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 147,274 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 132,412 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 May 2016 127,408 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 127,408 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 May 2015 122,002 miles

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

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)

Pass 8 May 2014 112,843 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 112,838 miles

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nsr tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 17 May 2013 97,042 miles

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

exhaust corroded at rear

Fail 16 May 2013 97,041 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust corroded at rear

Pass 17 May 2012 83,962 miles

emits vapour from the exhaust

nsr wheel has been repaired

Pass 25 Feb 2011 71,851 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 63,083 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 63,083 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 51,031 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 38,218 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 38,218 miles

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

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 FBF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FBF, 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 FBF is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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