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AO55 FBK

2005 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,292 mi
Last recorded122,292 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 FBK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2014 122,292 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 122,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 May 2013 111,388 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 111,388 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 101,781 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 82,245 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 82,223 miles

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

FR NO PLATE CRACKED==NSF H/LAMP WASHER CAP MISSING==NSR IND GOING WHITE

FR TYRES LOW RECC REPLACE AND TRACK

Pass 15 Jan 2010 64,483 miles

CHILD SEAT IN NSR BELT==FR NO PLATE CRACKED==ENG COVERS==FR INNER PADS APPEAR LOW

Pass 14 Jan 2009 46,786 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 FBK is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FBK, 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 FBK registered?

AO55 FBK is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is AO55 FBK safe to buy?

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