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OE55 FGO

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,124 mi
Last recorded113,124 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 113,124 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 113,124 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 99,747 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 99,747 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure broken (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 87,939 miles

Rear Nearside and offside tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Nov 2015 87,939 miles

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

Rear Nearside and offside tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2014 78,456 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wear on inner edge

Fail 14 Nov 2014 78,456 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2013 70,193 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 61,675 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 52,828 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 41,505 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 33,611 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 25,786 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 FGO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FGO, 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 FGO registered?

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

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