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OY55 WWN

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,886 mi
Last recorded122,886 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 122,886 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 117,148 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 112,318 miles

stearing rack leaking slightly

under body slightly crodded

Pass 24 Sep 2022 110,579 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 102,831 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both - also worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both - also worn inside edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 99,170 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both - also worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both - also worn inside edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 88,371 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2018 88,360 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine Light On

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 11 Sep 2017 87,977 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

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

Air conditioning system leak detection dye visible around the compressor

Rear Exhaust silencer may soon need attention

engine Warning light on

Pass 6 Oct 2016 76,897 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 76,897 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 67,837 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 67,837 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2014 57,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 57,594 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 52,227 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 52,227 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 45,377 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 45,377 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

n/s and o/s front lower arm rear mounting bushes are weak

Pass 26 Sep 2011 39,908 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 33,876 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 33,876 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 28,438 miles

rear brake pads worn thin

Pass 26 Sep 2008 22,186 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 WWN is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WWN, 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 WWN is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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