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OY55 HJF

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,683 mi
Last recorded88,683 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2012 88,683 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

Fail 12 Sep 2012 88,683 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 1 Sep 2011 70,088 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 53,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 53,921 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 45,742 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 37,314 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 HJF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HJF, 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 HJF registered?

OY55 HJF is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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