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OY55 SZZ

2005 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,257 mi
Last recorded125,257 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 SZZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 125,257 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 24 May 2018 118,350 miles

Nearside Front inner cv gator detteriated

Nearside Front steering rack gator detteriated

Pass 11 May 2017 112,497 miles

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

engine cover and under car shield fitted.

nearside front tyre slightly damaged on kerbing rim and wheel slightly scuffed.

Fail 8 May 2017 112,483 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

engine cover and under car shield fitted.

nearside front tyre slightly damaged on kerbing rim and wheel slightly scuffed.

Pass 10 May 2016 105,225 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 97,546 miles

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn.n/s/f trye inner edge worn.o/s/f track contol arm worn. n/s/f tack control arm worn.o/s/f bottom arm rubber mounting deteration

Fail 23 Jun 2014 91,087 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 91,087 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 86,032 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 78,571 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 67,765 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 67,765 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 50,643 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 50,643 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 35,836 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 22,740 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 SZZ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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