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OE05 FHT

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,517 mi
Last recorded153,517 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 FHT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2025 153,517 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalytic area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective tailpipe mount detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

SRS warning message displayed

Pass 12 Feb 2024 149,865 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 144,754 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 144,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 140,828 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 136,502 miles

rear heat shield loose

Fail 15 Feb 2021 136,502 miles

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

rear heat shield loose

Pass 16 Mar 2020 133,510 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 130,987 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 130,684 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 28 Mar 2018 128,648 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 125,455 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 120,206 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides wearing edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 115,976 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 115,976 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 106,573 miles

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

exhaust rear mount corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2013 94,364 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 81,897 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 69,569 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front + rear brake discs slight worn

Pass 31 Mar 2011 69,569 miles

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

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

front + rear brake discs slight worn

Pass 16 Jun 2009 45,759 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 31,593 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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OE05 FHT is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OE05 FHT, 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 OE05 FHT registered?

OE05 FHT is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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