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FD05 OBU

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

140,263 mi
Last recorded140,263 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 OBU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 140,263 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 127,104 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 105,873 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 89,316 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 89,316 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 131,454 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 131,442 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2010 117,301 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 102,477 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 102,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 79,363 miles

Front discs rusted up.

Has small stonechips in screen.

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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FD05 OBU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FD05 OBU, 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 FD05 OBU registered?

FD05 OBU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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