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FP05 OZE

2005 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

189,003 mi
Last recorded189,003 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 OZE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 189,003 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 182,101 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 181,388 miles

Brake performance not tested brakes performance not tested due to broken insecure suspension coil spring and may come down suspension leg and cause damage to tyre and brake hose (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring broken in two places and insecure (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Strong advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advise inner tread area on min limit time of test and inner tread edge de-void of tread , also cut in tread area a (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Strong advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise inner edge worn very low and rest of tread worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 176,431 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 176,431 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 2 May 2017 167,981 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear seats folded down at time of test

Fail 2 May 2017 167,981 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear seats folded down at time of test

Pass 7 Apr 2016 160,317 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 160,317 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 157,373 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 143,396 miles

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

slight uneven wear rear tyres

Pass 16 Sep 2013 133,274 miles

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

possible damage o/s front tyre inner sidewall

Pass 13 Nov 2012 122,543 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 118,655 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 106,974 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 88,158 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

play in offside rear anti roll bar link

Pass 20 Mar 2009 70,078 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 70,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 51,494 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front discs wearing thin

front pads wearing low

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

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 OZE is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 OZE, 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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FP05 OZE is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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