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AO55 FAK

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,208 mi
Last recorded150,208 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 FAK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 150,208 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 145,479 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play 1mm play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 145,479 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play 1mm play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 140,783 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded on the outer working face

Fail 16 Jul 2019 140,783 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

All 4 tyres badly worn on the inner shoulders (rears bald)

Both front brake discs badly corroded on the inner working face

Both rear brake discs corroded on the outer working face

Pass 10 Jul 2018 136,160 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear bracket broken off exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp dipped beam slightly dim

covers in engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 11 Jul 2017 130,433 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear on inner and outer edge

Fail 11 Jul 2017 130,433 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear on inner and outer edge

Pass 8 Jul 2016 125,864 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 125,852 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 119,582 miles

rear brake pads appear low, unable to fully inspect!

Pass 9 Jul 2014 110,768 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 110,756 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 102,579 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 102,579 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 95,067 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 90,482 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 86,776 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 83,079 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 70,670 miles

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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AO55 FAK is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AO55 FAK, 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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AO55 FAK is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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