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OY55 LYW

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,147 mi
Last recorded150,147 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 LYW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 150,147 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 149,420 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 149,351 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Both (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Front coil spring broken Both (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 149,275 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 141,613 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front & offside front track rod ends/rack ends have had heat applied - not excessive

oil leak engine area

post dpf sensor broken causing minor leak of exhaust gases

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 23 Feb 2017 141,604 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (rear bush) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (rear bush) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak engine area

post dpf sensor broken causing minor leak of exhaust gases

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 29 Feb 2016 127,351 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2014 102,125 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 90,802 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 78,583 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 66,015 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 55,325 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 41,254 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 41,214 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 29,559 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 LYW is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LYW, 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 LYW is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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