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OY55 HFZ

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,313 mi
Last recorded120,313 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 120,313 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edges and tread low on both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2019 120,217 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edges and tread low on both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2018 108,715 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 108,715 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated Both sides (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 May 2017 99,247 miles

oil leak

Pass 11 May 2016 90,302 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 90,269 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 85,493 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake pads getting low

Rear exhaust hanger corroded

Fail 8 May 2015 85,297 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 9 May 2014 74,561 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 69,625 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2013 69,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 67,680 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Nov 2012 67,680 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Nov 2011 58,805 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wipers poor

Pass 22 Nov 2011 58,805 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wipers poor

Pass 9 Nov 2010 54,616 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Nov 2009 51,950 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 51,950 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 44,618 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 44,618 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 HFZ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HFZ, 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 HFZ registered?

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

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