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OE55 FGV

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

166,165 mi
Last recorded166,165 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2016 166,165 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 158,516 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 142,840 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 142,840 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 122,169 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 100,498 miles

n/s marker lamp fault

Pass 13 Jan 2011 78,406 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 53,006 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 27,341 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 FGV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OE55 FGV, 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 FGV registered?

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

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The MOT history for OE55 FGV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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