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FD55 JEU

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

153,889 mi
Last recorded153,889 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 JEU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2014 153,889 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 153,889 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 140,929 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 124,046 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 104,540 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear wheel bearing noisey

rear tyres alsmost on wear bars

Pass 2 Nov 2010 82,759 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 57,552 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 34,392 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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FD55 JEU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FD55 JEU, 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 FD55 JEU registered?

FD55 JEU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 December 2005.

Is FD55 JEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD55 JEU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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