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OY55 HHE

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

131,198 mi
Last recorded131,198 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 131,198 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 118,973 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 118,960 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 110,547 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 105,539 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

fuek cap cover broken seal still intact

rear exhaust mnt brkt broken system still supported

Pass 8 Aug 2016 96,231 miles

both front tyres tread low and wearing inside edge

Pass 6 Aug 2015 87,851 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 81,942 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2013 74,899 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat, unable to test belt

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded but not leaking

Pass 13 Sep 2012 64,265 miles

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

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

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres are worn on there inner edges and are cracking in the tread

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres have cracks in the tread

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2011 59,349 miles

Fuel cap damaged.

Pass 15 Sep 2010 54,665 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 50,242 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 41,214 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 35,432 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 HHE is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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

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