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OY55 NBX

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,430 mi
Last recorded110,430 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 NBX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 110,430 miles

Nearside 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))

front and rear brake discs suffering slight corrosion

Pass 29 May 2019 103,630 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 99,664 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2017 93,943 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 89,552 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section last box outer skin peeling away (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 13 Jun 2016 89,552 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section last box outer skin peeling away (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 7 Jun 2016 89,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Towbar support obviously of an inappropriate type support bracket missing (6.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Towbar support obviously of an inappropriate type support bracket missing (6.6.2)

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)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2015 79,687 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

rear exhaust box slighley crodded

Pass 13 Jun 2014 69,566 miles

Both F Tyres worn on inner edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2014 69,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both F Tyres worn on inner edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/R Tyre cracking & unevenly worn

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2013 63,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

R Tyres worn unevenly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 63,518 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

R Tyres worn unevenly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 55,153 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 55,153 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 47,837 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 39,827 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 30,676 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 NBX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 NBX, 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 NBX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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