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PJ05 FVP

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

83,484 mi
Last recorded83,484 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 FVP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 83,484 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 83,287 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 74,166 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT MARKER LIGHT NOT WORKING

OFFSIDE FRONT BACKPLATE MISSING

OFFSIDE FRONT STABILIZER BAR TOP RUBBER SLIGHT CUT

Fail 3 Mar 2014 74,166 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED MORE ON OFFSIDE FRONT

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT MARKER LIGHT NOT WORKING

OFFSIDE FRONT BACKPLATE MISSING

OFFSIDE FRONT STABILIZER BAR TOP RUBBER SLIGHT CUT

Pass 23 Feb 2013 66,176 miles

uneven effort hand brake o/s low

Fail 23 Feb 2013 66,176 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

uneven effort hand brake o/s low

Pass 23 Feb 2012 57,187 miles

battery cover and top and lower engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2011 148,478 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 148,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front yellow marker light not working

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 138,937 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 138,928 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 122,322 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 118,811 miles

Advise slight noise on n/s/r wheel bearing.

Advise tread wear on o/s/r inner tyre tread.

Fail 7 Sep 2009 118,811 miles

Advise slight noise on n/s/r wheel bearing.

Advise tread wear on o/s/r inner tyre tread.

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 105,456 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 104,563 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 104,563 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/r tyre cworn on inner edge

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 FVP is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FVP, 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 FVP registered?

PJ05 FVP is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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