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OY05 FVE

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

194,018 mi
Last recorded194,018 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 FVE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 194,018 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 175,591 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 163,056 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2016 163,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 12 May 2015 146,824 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2015 146,824 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 130,843 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2014 130,839 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 112,802 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 99,686 miles

vibration from engine, suspect dual mass flywheel

Fail 9 Feb 2012 99,684 miles

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

vibration from engine, suspect dual mass flywheel

Pass 1 Mar 2011 86,852 miles

Nearside front tyre punctured.

Pass 18 Feb 2010 74,346 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 74,346 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 61,075 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 61,075 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 46,335 miles

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)

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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OY05 FVE is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OY05 FVE, 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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OY05 FVE is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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