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OY55 ZZL

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,837 mi
Last recorded159,837 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 ZZL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2021 159,837 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 129,171 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs wearing slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs wearing slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

small holes in both front inner cv boots

Fail 6 May 2019 129,151 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs wearing slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs wearing slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

small holes in both front inner cv boots

Pass 4 May 2018 117,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 105,265 miles

rear tyres worn inner edges n/s o/s

Fail 5 Apr 2017 105,265 miles

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

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

rear tyres worn inner edges n/s o/s

Pass 3 May 2016 92,255 miles

Engine cover and under tray

Pass 27 Aug 2015 89,656 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 84,019 miles

Cut in sidewall of nearside front tyre, but not showing cords

Nearside rear tyre worn away on inside edge

Fail 21 Aug 2014 84,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Cut in sidewall of nearside front tyre, but not showing cords

Offside front tyre worn away on inside edge

Pass 13 Sep 2013 78,240 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 78,240 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 72,922 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 72,922 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 68,492 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 68,492 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 63,565 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 63,565 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 53,365 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 43,088 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 ZZL is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 ZZL, 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 ZZL is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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