MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
229,388 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at seams and joints (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides lenses misted up (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight split and grease seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight split and grease seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
exhaust all system poor and rusty
nearside front tyre wearing on inner edges
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable both side (2.2.C.1d)
Oil leak ()
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable both side (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak ()
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Engine oil leaks
Engine stabiliser excessively worn
Exhaust system corroded and blowing
Nearside front tyre worn to 3mm
Rear coil springs corroded
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
centre box exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
centre box exhaust deteriorated
both front tyres wearing on inner edge
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s front tyre slight scrubbed
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s front tyre slight scrubbed
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FD55 XFJ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 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 XFJ, 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 XFJ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 December 2005.
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