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OY55 WLC

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

129,772 mi
Last recorded129,772 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 WLC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 129,772 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 112,483 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear light damaged

Fail 6 Jul 2018 112,483 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear light damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2017 85,143 miles

o/s/r lense cracked and bulb too bright

Fail 5 Jul 2017 85,138 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r lense cracked and bulb too bright

Pass 5 Jul 2016 66,789 miles

front tyres edges low

Pass 21 Sep 2015 65,355 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 65,353 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 63,109 miles

air bag light flashing ?

near side front tyre side wall cut

Fail 25 Sep 2014 63,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

air bag light flashing ?

near side front tyre side wall cut

Pass 18 Oct 2013 59,100 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 55,079 miles

wipers poor

Fail 27 Sep 2012 55,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

wipers poor

Pass 29 Sep 2011 51,070 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 41,238 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 41,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 32,873 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 23,610 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008 23,610 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front 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 WLC is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WLC, 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 WLC is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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