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OY55 WWL

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,228 mi
Last recorded114,228 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 114,228 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 111,807 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 108,285 miles

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2018 103,262 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 99,665 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

deterioration to rear suspension bushes

Fail 7 Apr 2017 99,665 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

deterioration to rear suspension bushes

Pass 9 Apr 2016 95,322 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 22 Sep 2015 94,420 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 94,345 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 87,829 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 87,829 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 77,527 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 65,430 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 65,430 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 54,513 miles

both rear tyres worn & feathered on inside edges

Fail 24 Sep 2010 54,513 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both rear tyres worn & feathered on inside edges

Pass 25 Sep 2009 43,767 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 31,714 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 WWL is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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