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FE05 PHA

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

189,395 mi
Last recorded189,395 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 PHA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 189,395 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber covers are missing

Fail 19 Oct 2021 189,395 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber covers are missing

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 187,540 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 187,534 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre has ply or cords damaged both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 183,452 miles

rear ex bracket is broken

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

center ex brackets are corroded

o/s/f backing plate is rusty and n/s/f is missing

Fail 8 Oct 2019 183,452 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

center ex brackets are corroded

o/s/f backing plate is rusty and n/s/f is missing

rear ex bracket is broken

Pass 12 Oct 2018 177,400 miles

fuel cap is damaged

Fail 8 Oct 2018 177,398 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

fuel cap is damaged

Pass 17 Oct 2017 170,085 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 170,085 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Oct 2016 163,550 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 163,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/17 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Steering column shaft has excessive end float rack end (2.1.3)

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

Offside Steering column shaft has excessive end float rack end (2.1.3)

Offside Steering column shaft has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 154,010 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 147,256 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Dec 2013 137,440 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 128,671 miles

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

undertray insecure

Fail 21 Dec 2012 128,671 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

undertray insecure

Pass 28 Dec 2011 118,488 miles

Front brake discs well worn.

Pass 13 Jan 2011 111,194 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 111,194 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 91,397 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 91,397 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 26 Mar 2008 66,756 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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FE05 PHA is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 FE05 PHA, 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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FE05 PHA is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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