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FD05 UJE

2005 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,364 mi
Last recorded164,364 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 UJE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 164,364 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Dec 2025 163,949 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users water leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 156,835 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

headlamp lenses deteriorated light output reduced

Fail 9 Dec 2024 156,233 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working wiper unit faulty / control system (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure several (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure several (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Coolant leak poss water pump ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

headlamp lenses deteriorated light output reduced

Pass 12 Dec 2023 148,136 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 148,136 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box pipe ( has been exhaust taped ) in two places (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 141,364 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

advise front tyres worn close to limit

Pass 15 Dec 2021 132,917 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 129,328 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 119,838 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 112,562 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 101,025 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 101,025 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 88,251 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 88,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 26 May 2015 75,666 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

small buldge in the outer side wall of the nearside front tyre

Pass 26 May 2015 75,666 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

small buldge in the outer side wall of the nearside front tyre

Fail 20 May 2014 65,121 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nsf tyre worn on edges

nsr tyre stepping

osf tyre worn on inside edge

osr tyre stepping

Pass 20 May 2014 65,121 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsf tyre worn on edges

nsr tyre stepping

osf tyre worn on inside edge

osr tyre stepping

Pass 12 Jun 2013 59,176 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 wiper split

slight cracking on rear tie arm bushes

Pass 9 Jul 2012 51,728 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres stepping on inside edge

Pass 11 Jul 2011 44,019 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 37,380 miles

Engine Oil Level Low

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 37,380 miles

Engine Oil Level Low

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 30,437 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 22,652 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 22,652 miles

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

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 UJE is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FD05 UJE, 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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FD05 UJE is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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