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OE55 FJD

2005 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,756 mi
Last recorded155,756 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 FJD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2014 155,756 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 144,330 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 144,330 miles

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

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

n/s door mirror loose

Pass 26 Nov 2012 127,236 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 111,828 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2011 111,828 miles

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

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2010 92,332 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2010 92,332 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2009 68,706 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 68,706 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 49,487 miles

nearside front tyre cut but not exposing the cords

Fail 24 Nov 2008 49,487 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front tyre cut but not exposing the cords

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 FJD is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FJD, 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 FJD registered?

OE55 FJD is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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