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OY55 WLF

2005 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

97,655 mi
Last recorded97,655 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 WLF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 97,655 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2016 97,655 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 87,760 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 87,758 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 85,079 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 84,937 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 80,373 miles

EM LIGHT ON

Fail 6 Sep 2013 80,373 miles

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

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

EM LIGHT ON

Pass 7 Sep 2012 75,202 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 67,023 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 67,023 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 57,059 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 57,067 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 45,478 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 45,476 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 33,851 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 WLF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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