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OY55 LYJ

2005 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,662 mi
Last recorded137,662 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 LYJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 137,662 miles

Front exhaust flexible joint slight blow

Nearside Rear tyre has slight spit on inner sidewall

Fail 21 Aug 2019 137,662 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexible joint slight blow

Nearside Rear tyre has slight spit on inner sidewall

Pass 23 Aug 2018 131,268 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 129,392 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 129,392 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 122,181 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 122,178 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 121,923 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 116,935 miles

child seats fitted to rear outer belts, unable to check belts properly

Fail 29 Feb 2016 116,935 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (4.1.D.1b)

child seats fitted to rear outer belts, unable to check belts properly

Pass 23 Feb 2015 110,910 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Feb 2014 103,813 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 96,170 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 89,424 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 80,276 miles

front brake discs and pads in poor condition

n/s/r tyre worn low

Pass 8 Feb 2010 70,069 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 57,066 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 55,031 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 LYJ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 99,223 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LYJ, 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 LYJ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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