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OE05 FYA

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

157,669 mi
Last recorded157,669 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 157,669 miles

Corrosion on exhaust system

Nearside Rear tyre worn low

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2015 144,796 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 135,248 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 125,873 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

nearside & offside rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 6 Jun 2012 156,232 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 104,330 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 87,529 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r child seat fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2009 79,410 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2009 79,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 59,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 FYA is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FYA, 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 FYA registered?

OE05 FYA is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is OE05 FYA safe to buy?

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