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FD55 XFP

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,587 mi
Last recorded120,587 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 XFP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 120,587 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Top Suspension mount has noise on lock to lock

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded coating coming off at join with flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded coating coming off at join with flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 120,250 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Top Suspension mount has noise on lock to lock

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded coating coming off at join with flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded coating coming off at join with flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on edge and has cracks in inside sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 106,164 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 106,164 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 98,232 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 87,610 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 87,610 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 76,864 miles

n/s/f tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 17 Jan 2011 67,429 miles

N/S/F tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 1 Feb 2010 56,404 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Feb 2009 44,603 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 XFP is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 XFP, 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 XFP registered?

FD55 XFP is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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