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FE05 VLX

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,215 mi
Last recorded174,215 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 VLX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 174,215 miles

Nearside Front Outer Cv boot slightly damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn slightly inner edge

Offside Front Wiper slightly damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2018 156,485 miles

All four coil springs corroded.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted.

Nearside Rear Tyre badly worn on inner tread.

Offside Rear Tyre badly worn on inner tread.

Rear wiper blade split.

Windscreen cracked but not in drivers view.

Fail 31 Jan 2018 156,485 miles

All four coil springs corroded.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted.

Nearside Rear Tyre badly worn on inner tread.

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre badly worn on inner tread.

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

Rear wiper blade split.

Windscreen cracked but not in drivers view.

Pass 17 Jan 2017 136,655 miles

Both rear tyres wearing badly on inner edges.

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber top cover detached.

Slight fluctuation to front and rear brakes.

Pass 25 Jan 2016 118,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded.

Trailer socket fault but detachable tow bar not fitted at the time of test.

Fail 25 Jan 2016 118,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket corroded.

Trailer socket fault but detachable tow bar not fitted at the time of test.

Pass 30 Jul 2014 93,561 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 93,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 88,992 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 73,336 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 62,604 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 58,782 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 50,995 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 41,311 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 32,407 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 VLX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VLX, 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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FE05 VLX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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