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OY55 WWJ

2005 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

87,082 mi
Last recorded87,082 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 WWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 87,082 miles

idle speed up and down

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 83,971 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 81,126 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit out of shape inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 81,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit out of shape inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 78,657 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 78,657 miles

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

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 78,625 miles

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

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 74,844 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 74,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 73,370 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Dec 2013 67,830 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2013 57,568 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 51,670 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 51,655 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)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 43,407 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 34,587 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 34,587 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 25,821 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2008 25,821 miles

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

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

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

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

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 WWJ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red 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 WWJ, 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 WWJ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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