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OV55 FJX

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,219 mi
Last recorded159,219 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 FJX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2013 159,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2012 155,129 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 155,129 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 145,718 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear stabilizer bushes are worn slightly

rear number plate deteriorated slightly

Pass 20 Oct 2011 145,718 miles

both rear stabilizer bushes are worn slightly

rear number plate deteriorated slightly

Pass 19 Oct 2010 136,083 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 136,083 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play in the rear link bars

Pass 12 Oct 2009 119,467 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 89,932 miles

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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OV55 FJX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OV55 FJX, 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 OV55 FJX registered?

OV55 FJX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 October 2005.

Is OV55 FJX safe to buy?

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