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AO55 FBD

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

167,283 mi
Last recorded167,283 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 167,283 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diesel additive tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 167,277 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diesel additive tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 154,102 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 150,783 miles

engine cover & under trays fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2020 150,783 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2019 147,397 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 147,394 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 146,236 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 146,236 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 143,869 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 143,869 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 136,070 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2014 125,260 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 108,058 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 93,311 miles

both rear tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Pass 19 Dec 2011 79,467 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 64,004 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 48,386 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 28,503 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 28,503 miles

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

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 FBD 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 FBD, 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 AO55 FBD registered?

AO55 FBD is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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