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OY55 WXF

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

149,718 mi
Last recorded149,718 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 WXF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 149,718 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2017 132,629 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket deteriorated, system still adequately supported

Fail 14 Mar 2017 132,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket deteriorated, system still adequately supported

Pass 16 Mar 2016 108,472 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 86,869 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 86,869 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both frot tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 30 Aug 2014 82,380 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 73,103 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside rear bump-stop rubber worn

Pass 22 Aug 2012 64,569 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 56,260 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 46,794 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 38,079 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 38,079 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 26,548 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 WXF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WXF, 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 WXF registered?

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

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