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OY55 HGM

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

136,937 mi
Last recorded136,937 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 136,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush worn / deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing low on inner edge / Tyre size 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing low on inner edge / Tyre size 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2021 136,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush worn / deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing low on inner edge / Tyre size 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing low on inner edge / Tyre size 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 124,884 miles

Engine oil level low

Exhaust corroded/outer skin peeling

Fuel cap seal deteriorated/split

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low on inner edge/Tyre size 205/55R16

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread on 1.6mm/Tyre worn out on inner edge/Tyre size 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 124,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 117,342 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 106,167 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 88,347 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 68,851 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 60,817 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 53,028 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 45,588 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 42,024 miles

Exhaust system corroded

N/S/R tyre cut to outer sidewall, not to cords

O/S/R shock absorber has plastic bracket that is close to suspension arm.

Pass 19 Aug 2011 37,884 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 32,800 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 27,711 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 21,941 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 HGM is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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