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FE55 BXY

2005 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,611 mi
Last recorded117,611 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 BXY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 117,611 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 105,777 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 105,735 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 94,582 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 94,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

deep cut in o/s front tyre and worn on inner edge tread worn to 2.5mm

front brake discs worn

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2010 80,259 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 80,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 59,960 miles

damage to o/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 12 Sep 2008 41,374 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 41,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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FE55 BXY is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FE55 BXY, 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 FE55 BXY registered?

FE55 BXY is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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