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FE55 OXP

2005 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,151 mi
Last recorded132,151 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 OXP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 132,151 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 97,328 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 93,384 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 93,370 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front brake pads wearing low

Low effort- parking brake especially/mostly from nearside

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 88,226 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 31 Aug 2016 88,226 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2015 83,485 miles

Front tyres worn to limit

Unable to check rear seat belts due to dog crate etc.

Fail 19 Aug 2015 83,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front tyres worn to limit

Unable to check rear seat belts due to dog crate etc.

Pass 21 Aug 2014 77,477 miles

Exhaust rear silencer skin and tail-pipe bracket corroding

Offside parking brake- lower effort; overall efficiency low

Unable to check rear seat/belts due to dog cage etc

Pass 4 Sep 2013 71,982 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 66,729 miles

Exhaust tail-section brackets & rear silencer skin corroding

Fail 4 Sep 2012 66,729 miles

Exhaust tail-section brackets & rear silencer skin corroding

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 59,582 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 53,292 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 49,087 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 41,750 miles

front tyres some wear inner edges

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 OXP is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OXP, 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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FE55 OXP is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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