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AO55 FBC

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,346 mi
Last recorded112,346 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 FBC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 112,346 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 108,633 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has weak damping effect

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

Offside Front tyre getting low

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 108,633 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has weak damping effect

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

Offside Front tyre getting low

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 104,597 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 92,466 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2012 95,060 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 95,051 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 90,235 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Oct 2011 90,128 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Oct 2010 83,310 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 70,441 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 56,370 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 FBC is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO55 FBC, 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

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What year was AO55 FBC registered?

AO55 FBC is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is AO55 FBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO55 FBC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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