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OE55 FLL

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

203,083 mi
Last recorded203,083 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 FLL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 203,083 miles

Central Exhaust outer case corroded.

Coolant leak ()

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 187,612 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NS OS (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 175,239 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 175,239 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 160,764 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 160,764 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 147,677 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 147,677 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 139,528 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 130,739 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 130,737 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 122,701 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 110,994 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 99,747 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 93,210 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt or buckle

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm and worn bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Sep 2015 93,189 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt or buckle

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm and worn bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 86,709 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 76,686 miles

centre exhaust box detioriated

Fail 28 Aug 2013 76,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre exhaust box detioriated

Pass 22 Aug 2012 64,494 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 49,748 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 36,250 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 31,207 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 22,682 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 22,681 miles

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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OE55 FLL is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FLL, 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 FLL registered?

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

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