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OY55 UAV

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

128,047 mi
Last recorded128,047 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 UAV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 128,047 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 123,833 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 120,813 miles

Exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2022 117,420 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 115,651 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 114,774 miles

Slight leakage from steering rack.

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Fail 29 Oct 2020 114,774 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Slight leakage from steering rack.

Slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar link rod.

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 10 May 2019 108,476 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 108,476 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 102,647 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 95,185 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 95,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 87,624 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 68,676 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 69,356 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight wear to front tyres inner edges

Pass 28 Oct 2013 69,356 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight wear to front tyres inner edges

Pass 8 Oct 2012 56,048 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 47,108 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to exhaust

Fail 28 Oct 2011 47,108 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

slight corrosion to exhaust

Pass 7 Sep 2010 38,934 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres are getting low on tread and have small cuts in them

Pass 10 Sep 2009 30,105 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 30,105 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 25,829 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 UAV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 UAV, 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 UAV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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