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OY55 HKU

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

158,172 mi
Last recorded158,172 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 158,172 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 145,930 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2017 145,919 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 131,981 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 131,934 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 116,370 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 111,081 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Oct 2013 96,100 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 95,834 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 81,703 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 70,993 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 62,726 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 35,848 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 HKU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

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