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OY55 OJG

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

200,182 mi
Last recorded200,182 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 OJG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2021 200,182 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2021 200,182 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 193,636 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 189,690 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 189,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 178,356 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 166,468 miles

Nearside Front Beam Image Has Dim illumination

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

Rear Exhaust Box Deteriorated

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 166,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Beam Image Has Dim illumination

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust Box Deteriorated

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight Play Detected Nearside Front

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 155,141 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn Inner Shoulders

Engine Covers & Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

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

Oil Leak

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Oct 2015 144,481 miles

Engine Covers & Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Exhaust System & Brackets Deteriorated

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x3 (8.3.1d)

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

Slight Play Detected Offside Front Wheel

Fail 8 Oct 2015 144,481 miles

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

Engine Covers & Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Exhaust System & Brackets Deteriorated

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x3 (8.3.1d)

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

Slight Play Detected Offside Front Wheel

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Secondary Rubber Inner Shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 129,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 129,455 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 112,664 miles

centre exhaust silencer corroded

misting around the steering rack

n/s/r bump stop perished

Pass 19 Sep 2012 91,140 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 80,260 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 65,348 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded

Off side rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 25 Sep 2009 48,880 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Sep 2008 36,407 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 OJG is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 OJG, 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 OJG is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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