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OE55 FGX

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

163,361 mi
Last recorded163,361 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 163,361 miles

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

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

O/S/R seat configured in such a way as to make inspection of seat belt impossible.

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2021 163,361 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

O/S/R seat configured in such a way as to make inspection of seat belt impossible.

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 158,505 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 145,459 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 138,632 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 132,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

head light washers not working. standard head light fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2015 125,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Nearside Front bumper damaged.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn badly on inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre worn badly on inner edge.

Rear Exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2015 125,439 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Nearside Front bumper damaged.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Strong adv (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 13 Nov 2014 115,498 miles

N/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge.

O/S/F Tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 115,494 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

N/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge.

O/S/F Tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 105,075 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 8 Nov 2012 94,115 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 82,692 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 82,692 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 70,021 miles

o/s front tyre badly worn on inside edge

Pass 24 Nov 2009 59,350 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 44,887 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 44,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 FGX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 99,223 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FGX, 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 FGX registered?

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

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