MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,243 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside front tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge
offside front tyre has cut on outer sidewall
rear exhaust heat shield corroded and slightly insecure
unable to see most of engine compartment[covers and undertrays]
unable to see nearside and offside sills[under plastic covers]
unable to see rear section of nearside front to rear brake pipe[above heat shield]
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
rear exhaust heat shield corroded and slightly insecure
unable to see most of engine compartment[covers and undertrays]
unable to see nearside and offside sills[under plastic covers]
unable to see rear section of nearside front to rear brake pipe[above heat shield]
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
handbrake travel getting high
offside front tyre showing 3 to 3.5mm and nearside front tyre showing 2 to 3mm
unable to see brake pipes in engine compartment area[plastic covers,etc]
unable to see nearside and offside sills[under plastic covers]
unable to see rear section of nearside front to rear brake pipe [above heat shield]
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
PY05 FHE is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 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 PY05 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of PY05 FHE?
You can check the full history of PY05 FHE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was PY05 FHE registered?
PY05 FHE is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 July 2005.
Is PY05 FHE safe to buy?
The MOT history for PY05 FHE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does PY05 FHE have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PY05 FHE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.