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FP05 OJM

2005 Volvo V50

Beige Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

152,743 mi
Last recorded152,743 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 OJM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 152,743 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2014 152,743 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 134,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 21 Jun 2012 120,589 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 111,624 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2011 111,624 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 102,270 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 88,692 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 79,055 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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FP05 OJM is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Beige with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FP05 OJM, 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 FP05 OJM registered?

FP05 OJM is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is FP05 OJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP05 OJM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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