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FG05 OMO

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

154,275 mi
Last recorded154,275 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 OMO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 154,275 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement side link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 146,050 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 146,048 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2022 135,581 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 135,579 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2021 124,982 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 110,240 miles

Central Rear centre and rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 4 Jul 2018 102,069 miles

Central Rear exhaust silencers poor condition

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 94,855 miles

Centre and rear silencer corrosion to outer casing.

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/F .. N/S/R .. O/S/R. ()

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner rim. (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Slight noise from wheel bearing / hub.

Fail 6 Jul 2017 94,855 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Support hanger corroded / broken. (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge wear near limit. (4.1.D.1a)

Centre and rear silencer corrosion to outer casing.

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/F .. N/S/R .. O/S/R. ()

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner rim. (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge on limit. Large cut to outer sidewall. Cords not exposed. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Slight noise from wheel bearing / hub.

Pass 7 Jul 2016 86,997 miles

Centre Rear Rear silencer casing corroded / delaminated.

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Jul 2016 86,997 miles

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

Centre Rear Rear silencer casing corroded / delaminated.

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Jun 2015 77,589 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 77,589 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Rear silencer casing corroded / delaminated

Pass 23 Jun 2014 71,828 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

silencer before rear axle in poor condition

Pass 26 Jun 2013 64,443 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 565,832 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 49,695 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 41,470 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 40,388 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 29,724 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 22,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 22,434 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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FG05 OMO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FG05 OMO, 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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FG05 OMO is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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