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OY55 WKX

2005 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

60,816 mi
Last recorded60,816 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 WKX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 60,816 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 60,815 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 56,300 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front macpherson strut upper support bearing assembly deteriorated (stiff/siezed, noisy)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 56,300 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front macpherson strut upper support bearing assembly deteriorated (stiff/siezed, noisy)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 51,388 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 51,388 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 47,056 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 42,000 miles

Middle and rear sections of exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2011 36,380 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 30,378 miles

front and rear brake pads 60 per cent worn

Fail 12 Aug 2010 30,378 miles

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

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

front and rear brake pads 60 per cent worn

Pass 9 Sep 2009 23,594 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 18,152 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 WKX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WKX, 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 WKX registered?

OY55 WKX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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