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OY55 OJD

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

99,046 mi
Last recorded99,046 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 99,046 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 99,043 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 86,581 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 86,578 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 79,578 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 79,578 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 69,717 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 64,833 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 55,621 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 55,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 43,763 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 33,429 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 33,423 miles

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

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.

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 OJD is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OJD, 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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What year was OY55 OJD registered?

OY55 OJD is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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