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OY05 FXU

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

142,159 mi
Last recorded142,159 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 FXU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 142,159 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/a and o/s ()

Fail 27 Apr 2024 142,157 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested head light not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixings not compatible all 4 wheels have the wrong fixing / pulled though wheel (wheel nuts ) (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/a and o/s ()

Pass 23 May 2023 139,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge 205/50R17 93W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE 205/50R17 93W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 May 2023 139,981 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement DOG BONE MOUNT (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge 205/50R17 93W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE 205/50R17 93W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 May 2022 138,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 May 2022 138,699 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 133,513 miles

Coolant reservoir cracked

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 133,508 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant reservoir cracked

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 May 2019 130,580 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very heavy wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 124,283 miles

Front discs scored

Fail 19 Apr 2018 124,283 miles

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

Front discs scored

Pass 9 May 2017 117,334 miles

n/sf n/s/r and o/s/f tyres worn on edges

Fail 8 May 2017 117,334 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

all four tyres worn on very inner edge bald

Pass 3 May 2016 109,535 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 104,445 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 92,748 miles

front windsreen has crack .not in swept area or affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 21 Mar 2013 80,255 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2013 80,254 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2012 68,612 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 58,035 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear Tyre cut to cords

Fail 16 Mar 2011 58,035 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear Tyre cut to cords

Pass 2 Mar 2010 49,335 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 44,195 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 35,988 miles

nearside headlamp adjuster missing

Fail 27 Mar 2008 35,986 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

nearside headlamp adjuster missing

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 FXU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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