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FE55 BYG

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

116,622 mi
Last recorded116,622 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 BYG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 116,622 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 110,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 110,373 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 102,995 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 94,869 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 94,869 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 84,678 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 78,518 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 72,227 miles

noise on o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 6 Jun 2014 66,516 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 59,746 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 55,696 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 48,239 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 42,712 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 42,712 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 35,142 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 29,795 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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FE55 BYG is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FE55 BYG, 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 BYG registered?

FE55 BYG is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is FE55 BYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE55 BYG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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