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OV55 FXY

2005 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

89,928 mi
Last recorded89,928 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 FXY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 89,928 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 89,927 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 81,072 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 81,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Coolant level low

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 75,973 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 68,897 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 65,768 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 60,098 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 60,071 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on shaker plates (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 54,659 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 46,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside front tyre sidewall damaged (inner)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 46,554 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside front tyre sidewall damaged (inner)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 38,822 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 38,797 miles

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

Front both tyres on 2-3mm 215/45 zr18 93w

Rear brake pads about 70% worn

Pass 15 Oct 2014 36,952 miles

All brake discs slightly worn.

All brake pads about 70% worn.

Pass 1 Oct 2013 34,730 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 31,842 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 29,343 miles

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)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 26,323 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 23,363 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 20,368 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 FXY is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FXY, 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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OV55 FXY is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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