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FP05 OYM

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

181,911 mi
Last recorded181,911 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 OYM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2023 181,911 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 178,675 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 178,675 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel additive tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 174,997 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 174,997 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 172,199 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 172,197 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 167,894 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 167,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 163,165 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 163,165 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 157,481 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 157,481 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 152,712 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 152,712 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 147,397 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 147,392 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 142,033 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 135,584 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 135,584 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 124,579 miles

diesel gas analyser can not detect any fumes from engine

Fail 25 Jun 2012 124,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

diesel gas analyser can not detect any fumes from engine

Pass 28 Jun 2011 113,952 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 104,469 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 18 May 2009 91,364 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 82,709 miles

advise light sidewall damage on nearside front tyre

Fail 19 May 2008 82,709 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

advise light sidewall damage on nearside front tyre

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 OYM is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 FP05 OYM, 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 OYM registered?

FP05 OYM is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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