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YR55 OSL

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

190,200 mi
Last recorded190,200 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 OSL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 190,200 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 178,429 miles

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

Offside Rear shocker gaitor loose

Pass 12 Jan 2017 163,803 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inside edge

Offside Front tyre treed worn inside edge

Offside Rear brake cover rusty

exhaust system rusty

Pass 18 Jan 2016 149,319 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 134,759 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 134,759 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 120,732 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 108,563 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 94,670 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 82,137 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)

advise front discs worn on inner edges

Fail 15 Jan 2011 82,137 miles

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

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

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

advise front discs worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Jan 2010 65,841 miles

Near side rear seat belt not checked because of baby seat

Pass 16 Jan 2009 48,710 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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YR55 OSL is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YR55 OSL, 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 YR55 OSL registered?

YR55 OSL is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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