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OY55 OJX

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

160,307 mi
Last recorded160,307 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 OJX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2024 160,307 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 155,306 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 140,535 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 125,657 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 112,709 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 106,503 miles

Rear exhaust box outer casing is corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2016 106,503 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust box outer casing is corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2015 99,527 miles

Both rear suspension coil springs slightly coroded at bottom

Exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded and coming adrift

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 99,527 miles

Both rear suspension coil springs slightly coroded at bottom

Exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded and coming adrift

Pass 29 Sep 2014 88,949 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 77,111 miles

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

centre box outer skin deteriorating

Pass 10 Sep 2013 77,111 miles

centre box outer skin deteriorating

Pass 20 Sep 2012 67,483 miles

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2011 57,445 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 43,014 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 32,569 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 23,956 miles

Nearside Rear 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 OJX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OJX, 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 OJX registered?

OY55 OJX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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