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OV55 FWP

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,910 mi
Last recorded147,910 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 147,910 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 147,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 141,877 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 141,877 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 133,783 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 130,947 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted nsf osf (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

suspension components corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2020 130,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded but sound (6.1.2 (a))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted nsf osf (5.2.2 (c) (i))

suspension components corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2020 130,946 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded but sound (6.1.2 (a))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted nsf osf (5.2.2 (c) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2019 125,198 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2018 115,674 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2018 115,672 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 1 Aug 2017 113,783 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 106,239 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 95,606 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 90,884 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 90,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 85,050 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 75,769 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 64,333 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Nov 2010 55,796 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 48,219 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 37,944 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 FWP is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 OV55 FWP, 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 FWP registered?

OV55 FWP is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is OV55 FWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV55 FWP shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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