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PC55 OLL

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

198,050 mi
Last recorded198,050 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPC55 OLL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 198,050 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 187,767 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Nov 2023 177,882 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 167,796 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 160,760 miles

some corrosion on exhaust boxes

Fail 20 Nov 2020 160,739 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 150,374 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system in poor condition, rear box has a leak and very rear hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 150,316 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nsr inner pad, metal on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system in poor condition, rear box has a leak and very rear hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 130,440 miles

advise both front lower arm bushes worn

advise both front tyres inside edge

Pass 16 Oct 2017 121,584 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/s & O/s rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre - inner edge wear & sidewall split.

Fail 16 Oct 2017 121,584 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/s & O/s rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre - inner edge wear & sidewall split.

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour N/s & O/s. (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 111,857 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre - Very Heavy inner edge wear.

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/s & O/s (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 111,857 miles

Headlamp aim too low N/s & O/s (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre - Very Heavy inner edge wear.

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/s & O/s (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 101,881 miles

exhaust silencer deteriorating

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 Oct 2015 101,881 miles

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush o/s front wishbone rear bush worn (2.5.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on main beam main beam does not stay on when selected (1.7.5a)

exhaust silencer deteriorating

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2014 94,086 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2014 94,086 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 86,643 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 78,149 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear exhaust outer body corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2011 70,432 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 60,221 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

slight wear nearside and offside front tyre shoulders

Pass 17 Aug 2009 50,438 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side rear bump stop broken

Pass 20 Aug 2008 36,984 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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PC55 OLL is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 PC55 OLL, 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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PC55 OLL is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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