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OE55 FGJ

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

179,537 mi
Last recorded179,537 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 FGJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 179,537 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 179,423 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 168,065 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 167,837 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 156,084 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 147,250 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 147,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner section (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner section 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2019 124,545 miles

Nearside Front Outer Constant velocity boot leaking grease but secure

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 123,329 miles

Exhaust system corroded and de-laminating

Nearside Front Constant velocity gaiter leaking but secure

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Outer protective casing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Outer protective casing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe ferules corroded

Underside covered in grease obscuring some items

Undertray loose but secure

Undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 4 Aug 2017 117,159 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust centre silencer outer casing corroded

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Aug 2017 117,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust centre silencer outer casing corroded

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2016 115,147 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 115,147 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 113,470 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 113,470 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 11,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2014 11,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2012 103,030 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 103,028 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Nov 2011 93,478 miles

Exhaust centre silencer outer casing corroded.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 93,478 miles

Exhaust centre silencer outer casing corroded.

Pass 17 Nov 2010 80,667 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 64,384 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 45,187 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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OE55 FGJ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OE55 FGJ, 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 OE55 FGJ registered?

OE55 FGJ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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