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OY55 LVF

2005 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

170,100 mi
Last recorded170,100 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 LVF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 170,100 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 170,100 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 148,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm worn on edges & cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 139,705 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 139,181 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 135,825 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 131,482 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 126,258 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 118,417 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 112,031 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 112,028 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 105,120 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 96,678 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 87,328 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 73,517 miles

rear shocker bump stops split

Pass 11 Sep 2008 52,950 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 52,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 LVF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 LVF, 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 LVF is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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