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FP05 OZF

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

54,668 mi
Last recorded54,668 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 54,668 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 53,988 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear light cracked

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front and rear outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake and suspension components covered in grease

Pass 26 Jun 2023 52,840 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Union badly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Union badly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 52,840 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Union badly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Union badly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 51,745 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slight damage (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

top covers under trays sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2022 51,745 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall marked yellow 205/50/17/93w xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slight damage (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

top covers under trays sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2022 51,665 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 50,289 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges and age cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s rear tyre inner edge

Fail 12 Jun 2021 50,289 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges and age cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s rear tyre inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2020 48,536 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 48,536 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 46,873 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2019 46,873 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect light kicking up to right (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 45,305 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays obstructing parts

Fail 23 May 2018 45,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays obstructing parts

Pass 23 May 2017 43,799 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear slight cracking in tread area

Offside Rear Inner tyre wall slight cracking

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both slightly white (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 May 2017 43,799 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear slight cracking in tread area

Offside Rear Inner tyre wall slight cracking

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both slightly white (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 May 2016 42,116 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 40,407 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in o/s/r drop link

Pass 30 Apr 2014 38,510 miles

o/s/r drop link has slight play

o/s/f tyre 3m and wearing on inner edge

Fail 30 Apr 2014 38,510 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f tyre 3m and wearing on inner edge

o/s/r drop link has slight play

Pass 1 May 2013 36,239 miles

o/s/f tyre 3/4m

Fail 1 May 2013 36,239 miles

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

o/s/f tyre 3/4m

Pass 28 Apr 2012 33,226 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 30,737 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 30,737 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 25 May 2010 25,728 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 25,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 18,019 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 10,170 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 10,170 miles

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

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

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 OZF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 OZF, 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 OZF is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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