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OV05 FNH

2005 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

141,778 mi
Last recorded141,778 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 FNH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 141,778 miles

Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 139,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing signs of being run flat on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 139,578 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing signs of being run flat on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 136,296 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 131,388 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 125,731 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 125,728 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 24 Jan 2020 120,303 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 114,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge near borderline. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 106,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge and damage to inner sidewall but no cords showing (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 106,673 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge and damage to inner sidewall but no cords showing (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 97,343 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 87,786 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 87,786 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 77,895 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 76,347 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 59,481 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 59,323 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 55,633 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 48,646 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 43,355 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 43,336 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 33,841 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 26,068 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 26,068 miles

Nearside Rear 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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OV05 FNH is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol 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 OV05 FNH, 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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OV05 FNH is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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