MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,147 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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