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YG55 OCW

2005 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

86,116 mi
Last recorded86,116 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 OCW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 86,116 miles

EXHAUST MOUNTINGS IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 19 Sep 2017 70,038 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 70,038 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 65,020 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 58,624 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 53,382 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 48,439 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 42,779 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 38,127 miles

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)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 35,245 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 30,793 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 23,983 miles

rear indicators slightly white/ rear pads low

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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YG55 OCW is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol 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 YG55 OCW, 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 YG55 OCW registered?

YG55 OCW is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is YG55 OCW safe to buy?

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