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OY55 WLA

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

68,278 mi
Last recorded68,278 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 WLA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 68,278 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 61,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 60,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 52,318 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 49,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 49,848 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 47,805 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 46,098 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 46,098 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 43,797 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 43,797 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 38,158 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 38,158 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 36,315 miles

Both front tyres are worn smooth on inner edges

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

Fail 28 Nov 2017 36,315 miles

Both front tyres are worn smooth on inner edges

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 33,730 miles

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

front tyres worn inner edge (outside measured area)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 29,401 miles

Both front tyres are wearing smooth on inner edges

Fail 23 Nov 2015 29,401 miles

Both front tyres are wearing smooth on inner edges

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 24,334 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 16,143 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 14,540 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 13,030 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 11,111 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 8,986 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 7,073 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 WLA is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WLA, 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 WLA is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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