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OY05 FWT

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

155,746 mi
Last recorded155,746 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 FWT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 155,746 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 146,907 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 146,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 137,094 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 137,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 128,459 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 115,572 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 111,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 111,784 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 102,566 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 95,900 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 89,100 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 79,958 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 58,144 miles

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

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

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 FWT is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OY05 FWT, 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 OY05 FWT registered?

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

Is OY05 FWT safe to buy?

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