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FG05 OMJ

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,135 mi
Last recorded157,135 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 OMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 157,135 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 149,137 miles

Advise; rear silencer tailpipe mounting bracket broken.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [at both sides] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 138,987 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 127,755 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016
Pass 22 Oct 2015 116,743 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 116,621 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 108,996 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 102,893 miles

engine oil level low!

Fail 5 Jun 2013 102,893 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil level low!

Pass 3 May 2012 95,238 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 95,234 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 89,896 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 89,896 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 71,658 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 71,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

poor rear brake balance

Pass 23 Oct 2008 61,630 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 61,630 miles

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

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

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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FG05 OMJ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FG05 OMJ, 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 FG05 OMJ registered?

FG05 OMJ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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