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OY55 WWR

2005 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,289 mi
Last recorded149,289 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 WWR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2017 149,289 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine oil low on arrival

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 135,903 miles

Front and rear brake discs slightly lipped

Front brake pads wearing low

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 135,903 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front and rear brake discs slightly lipped

Front brake pads wearing low

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 123,205 miles

Front brake discs slightly scored

Front brake pads worn half way

Near side front tyre wearing on the edge

Fail 5 Oct 2015 123,205 miles

Front brake discs slightly scored

Front brake pads worn half way

Near side front tyre wearing on the edge

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 112,463 miles

Nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage.

Pass 6 Sep 2013 93,441 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 93,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

n/s/r brake pads wearing low

o/s/r tyre slightly wearing on the inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2012 78,387 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 25 Oct 2011 63,381 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 63,381 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 46,451 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 46,451 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 33,726 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 23,310 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 WWR is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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