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OY55 WWK

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

125,345 mi
Last recorded125,345 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 125,345 miles

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 125,345 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 118,434 miles

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 24 Mar 2022 118,433 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 3 Feb 2021 112,805 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 112,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 107,544 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 102,384 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 92,849 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 84,161 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 84,161 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 75,111 miles

nearside front steering rack arm has slight play

Pass 1 Dec 2014 68,043 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 58,054 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 55,982 miles

N/S/F CV gaitor leaking grease

Fail 23 Sep 2013 55,980 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

N/S/F CV gaitor leaking grease

Pass 28 Sep 2012 48,483 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 41,432 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 34,300 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 28,199 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 22,146 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 WWK is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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