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OY55 HGF

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

159,741 mi
Last recorded159,741 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 159,741 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 159,741 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 153,392 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 145,150 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Showing signs that the brake is not working correctly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective Tail pipe has had temporary repair with wire (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

The whole exhaust system is very corroded showing second skin adrift and mounting point very corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2017 138,020 miles

plastic covers fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2016 128,843 miles

n/s door mirror glass cracked

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2016 128,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

n/s door mirror glass cracked

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2015 111,465 miles

n/s door mirror slight crack

n/s/r shock absorber cover loose

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2015 111,465 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

n/s door mirror slight crack

n/s/r shock absorber cover loose

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2014 94,840 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 76,205 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 55,756 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 55,756 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 48,344 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 22 Sep 2010 39,673 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 31,080 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 24,174 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 HGF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey 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 HGF, 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 HGF is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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