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FD55 XFH

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

173,401 mi
Last recorded173,401 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 173,401 miles

gearbox slight oi leak

Fail 3 Aug 2021 173,369 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

gearbox slight oi leak

heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Sep 2020 172,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 171,604 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust hanging bracket corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2019 171,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust hanging bracket corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2018 170,444 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 170,357 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 167,653 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 162,076 miles

All four coil springs corroded.

Centre Exhaust box corroded.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Sep 2016 162,076 miles

All four coil springs corroded.

Centre Exhaust box corroded.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 155,090 miles

Rear exhaust slightly corroded.

Rear wiper blade split

both front coil springs corroded.

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

Nearside Front side marker inop

Fail 25 Aug 2015 155,088 miles

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users mirror (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front side marker inop

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

Rear exhaust slightly corroded.

Rear wiper blade split

both front coil springs corroded.

oil level low

Pass 26 Aug 2014 145,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and repair to outer side wall.

Rear brake pads wearing low.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Aug 2014 145,724 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and repair to outer side wall.

Rear brake pads wearing low.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 132,962 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 132,961 miles

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

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

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

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

rear heat shield loose

undertray loose

Pass 20 Aug 2012 121,125 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2012 121,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2011 106,595 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays fitted engine and sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 31 Aug 2010 92,308 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 92,307 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 74,521 miles

rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Fail 11 Aug 2009 74,521 miles

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

rear brake pads wearing low

rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 4 Sep 2008 56,420 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 XFH is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FD55 XFH, 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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FD55 XFH is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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