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FE05 RCY

2005 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,610 mi
Last recorded51,610 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 RCY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 51,610 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Wing Mirror Casing Damaged.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 May 2013 48,777 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 48,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 45,470 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 45,470 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

o/s/f and n/s/e tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 31 May 2011 43,364 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 39,644 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 35,264 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 26,907 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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FE05 RCY is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FE05 RCY, 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 FE05 RCY registered?

FE05 RCY is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 May 2005.

Is FE05 RCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE05 RCY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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