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OY55 WXD

2005 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

127,758 mi
Last recorded127,758 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 WXD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 127,758 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 121,210 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 112,459 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 101,310 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 89,058 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 85,465 miles

All four tyres have inner edges worn.

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 68,329 miles

Both front tyres have inner edges devoid of tread pattern.

Pass 23 Dec 2010 49,963 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 49,963 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 23 Dec 2009 29,737 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 27,729 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 20,336 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 WXD is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 WXD, 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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What year was OY55 WXD registered?

OY55 WXD is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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