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FE05 PHU

2005 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

210,439 mi
Last recorded210,439 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 PHU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 210,439 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 207,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025 207,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 204,427 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 204,427 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 204,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 199,671 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 199,671 miles

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 194,216 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 194,209 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 189,448 miles

Nearside front tyre worn

Offside rear tyre worn

Pass 7 Dec 2019 182,975 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 176,802 miles

Nearside and offside front arm rear bushes worn

Nearside drop link worn

Pass 2 Jan 2018 168,643 miles

Both front discs corroded

Front brake pads worn

Nearside and offside front arm rear bushes worn

Offside rear tyre worn

Pass 30 Dec 2016 162,012 miles

o/s front tyre and n/s rear tyre worn

Pass 31 Dec 2015 155,417 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 145,287 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 145,287 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 138,842 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 129,993 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2011 121,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 121,561 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 112,551 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front brake discs pitting

exhaust hangers rusting

Pass 25 Jun 2009 103,151 miles

front pads getting low

front tyres minor wear on inner edges

Pass 7 Jul 2008 96,061 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 95,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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 PHU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PHU, 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 FE05 PHU registered?

FE05 PHU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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