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OE55 FHB

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,988 mi
Last recorded99,988 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 FHB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 99,988 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 99,988 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 94,730 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 88,810 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 75,915 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 74,158 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 72,788 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 71,706 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

rear silencer corroded

rearmost exhaust mounting broken

Pass 26 Nov 2018 69,388 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted both front and nearside rear inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

silencer corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2018 67,379 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim nearside front and rear inner rims (4.2.A.1a)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2017 64,839 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2016 62,197 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 62,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 56,802 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 56,799 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 52,994 miles

deterioration to nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush

Fail 4 Jan 2014 52,994 miles

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

deterioration to nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush

Pass 18 Dec 2012 47,474 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 44,016 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 39,975 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 33,360 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 25,794 miles

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

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)

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 FHB is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FHB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE55 FHB registered?

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

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