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OY55 WNP

2005 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

98,647 mi
Last recorded98,647 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 WNP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 98,647 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 98,544 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 96,125 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 92,554 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective bracket after flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 90,068 miles

2 x rear tyres deteriorated ( side walls worn/ cracked)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

eng/oil low

Fail 10 Oct 2017 90,068 miles

2 x rear tyres deteriorated ( side walls worn/ cracked)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

eng/oil low

Pass 19 Oct 2016 87,553 miles

2 x rear tyre side walls deteriorated

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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

eng/oil low

Fail 18 Oct 2016 87,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

2 x rear tyre side walls deteriorated

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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

eng/oil low

Pass 2 Oct 2015 84,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear and offside rear tyre side walls worn

Pass 24 Oct 2014 80,028 miles

eng/oil low

offside number plate lamp dim

wear offside rear tyre side wall

Pass 12 Nov 2013 75,834 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 72,495 miles

front tyres wearing low

Pass 1 Nov 2011 69,343 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Nov 2010 66,581 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 65,710 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 51,981 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 34,442 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 WNP is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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