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OV55 FYD

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

172,611 mi
Last recorded172,611 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 FYD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 172,611 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 167,428 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 159,745 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat belt unable to be inspected

items removed from drivers view of the road

rear brake pads

rear disks fluctuating slightly on brake tester

Fail 4 Jan 2018 159,745 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat belt unable to be inspected

items removed from drivers view of the road

rear brake pads

rear disks fluctuating slightly on brake tester

Pass 20 Dec 2016 154,028 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 147,372 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 131,097 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 113,851 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 102,177 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 102,175 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 87,762 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 69,476 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 45,055 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 32,521 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 FYD is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FYD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV55 FYD registered?

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

Is OV55 FYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV55 FYD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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