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FN05 TEO

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

150,199 mi
Last recorded150,199 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 TEO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 150,199 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 150,199 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 147,528 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

odd wheel on nearside rear

Fail 9 Aug 2024 147,528 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

odd wheel on nearside rear

Pass 10 Aug 2023 145,068 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

odd wheel fitted to nearside rear and locking wheel nut damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2022 140,389 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 140,294 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 136,018 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 135,971 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 133,130 miles

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

engine cover & undertray fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2020 133,130 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut exposing cords and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2019 131,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 129,006 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 127,702 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 127,702 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 107,732 miles

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

rear heatshield loose

Pass 1 Jul 2015 122,896 miles

rear heatshield loose and rattles

Pass 25 Jun 2014 121,291 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 121,291 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 119,152 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 119,152 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 117,323 miles

Heat shield above exhaust tail pipe broken.

Fail 4 Jul 2012 117,323 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Heat shield above exhaust tail pipe broken.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 May 2011 114,976 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 108,883 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 102,617 miles

Offside front amber marker light not working.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2008 76,667 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 76,377 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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FN05 TEO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FN05 TEO, 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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FN05 TEO is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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