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OY55 WLN

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

153,758 mi
Last recorded153,758 miles
Recorded on9 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 WLN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2020 153,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 149,833 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 144,944 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 144,525 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight O/S ()

Pass 12 Dec 2016 142,171 miles

Central Rear exhaust bracket worn

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre low on inner edge 205 50 17

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

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 128,044 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 127,620 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 112,114 miles

both front brake discs lip edges

emissions too clean for smoke meter to pick up

o/s/f tyre very heavy inner treads wear becoming close to legal limit

Fail 12 Nov 2014 112,114 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front brake discs lip edges

emissions too clean for smoke meter to pick up

o/s/f tyre very heavy inner treads wear becoming close to legal limit

Pass 20 Nov 2013 96,268 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 76,292 miles

rear child seats fitted to rear

Fail 25 Jun 2012 76,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear child seats fitted to rear

Pass 10 Jun 2011 64,372 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Fail 8 Jun 2011 64,372 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2010 56,121 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 25 Oct 2010 56,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2009 41,420 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre distorted/worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Oct 2009 41,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre distorted/worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2008 27,973 miles

Nearside 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 WLN is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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