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FE55 OYF

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,259 mi
Last recorded127,259 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 OYF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 127,259 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear both shock assists perished

Pass 14 Oct 2016 121,647 miles

Front Oil leak engine/turbo ()

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stop worn.

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear bump stop worn.

Offside Rear tyre tread starting to crack but only small .tyre on 4mm

Rear wheel nuts rusty and chrome covers missing

Pass 14 Oct 2015 114,783 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2015 114,732 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Wheel nut(s) missing both rear and nearside front 1 nut from each (4.2.A.1e)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Boot cannot be opened to gain access to testable items (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2014 108,340 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 101,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

emissions to clean to record

Fail 8 Oct 2013 101,064 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

emissions to clean to record

Pass 11 Oct 2012 94,571 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 88,297 miles

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

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s /n/s/rear tyres worn on inside edge

o/s/front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 12 Sep 2011 88,297 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s /n/s/rear tyres worn on inside edge

o/s/front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 17 Sep 2010 80,297 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 10 Apr 2010 78,763 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 73,792 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 72,130 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 OYF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OYF, 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 OYF registered?

FE55 OYF is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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