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PJ05 FHE

2005 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,217 mi
Last recorded97,217 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 FHE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 97,217 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 97,215 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 96,697 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 95,544 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 95,544 miles

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Pass 3 May 2018 93,772 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 92,947 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 92,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 89,104 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 89,104 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 80,690 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 80,689 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 72,626 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 72,626 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 65,784 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 59,828 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 59,828 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 55,122 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 47,356 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 38,847 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 29,680 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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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PJ05 FHE is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PJ05 FHE, 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 PJ05 FHE registered?

PJ05 FHE is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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The MOT history for PJ05 FHE shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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