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OY55 HHN

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

172,759 mi
Last recorded172,759 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2020 172,759 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 149,833 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust bracket broken

Fail 30 Jan 2019 149,833 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust bracket broken

Pass 14 Feb 2018 135,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre, badly worn inner edge

Nearside Front wiper loose

Offside Front Tyre, worn inner edge

Fail 5 Feb 2018 135,504 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Clip missing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre, badly worn inner edge

Nearside Front wiper loose

Offside Front Tyre, worn inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2017 122,338 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 122,338 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 118,014 miles

BACK BOX DETERIORATED.

N/S WIPER POOR.

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

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

REAR EXHAUST MOUNTAIN BROKEN.

Pass 8 Apr 2015 107,447 miles

exhaust in poor condition

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 21 Mar 2014 96,215 miles

slight play nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage

Pass 26 Apr 2013 87,517 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 73,378 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 63,048 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 55,940 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 48,372 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 48,372 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 41,063 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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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OY55 HHN 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 70.6%.

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

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