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FE55 OAU

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

136,367 mi
Last recorded136,367 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 OAU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 136,367 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 109,135 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 85,942 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front and rear pads replace in 7000 miles

front brake discs in poor condition on inner edges

Fail 2 Mar 2012 85,942 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front and rear pads replace in 7000 miles

front brake discs in poor condition on inner edges

Pass 24 Feb 2011 69,491 miles

all 4 tyres were significantly deflated, all 4 tyes worn on edges, some play in offside rear anti roll bar linkage, some crunching offside front when pulling away nothing found.

Pass 22 Feb 2010 58,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Sevice or engine warning lamp on

Some 'crunching' from offside front wheel when pulling away no obvious faults found

Pass 5 Mar 2009 50,750 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 47,440 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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FE55 OAU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FE55 OAU, 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 FE55 OAU registered?

FE55 OAU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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