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FD55 XFJ

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

229,388 mi
Last recorded229,388 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 XFJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 229,388 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2018 215,114 miles

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)

Fail 5 May 2018 215,114 miles

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)

Pass 5 May 2017 202,053 miles

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)

Fail 5 May 2017 202,053 miles

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)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 179,636 miles

Engine oil leaks

Engine stabiliser excessively worn

Exhaust system corroded and blowing

Nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2015 166,831 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 166,821 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 150,093 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2013 134,669 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 118,274 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 100,953 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 85,006 miles

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

o/s front tyre slight scrubbed

Fail 4 Nov 2009 85,006 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 57,392 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 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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What year was FD55 XFJ registered?

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

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