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FE55 WTX

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,641 mi
Last recorded140,641 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 WTX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 140,641 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 129,165 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 122,005 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 122,005 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working inner (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 118,206 miles

both front lower suspension wishbones, inner rear bushes worn

front brake pads worn

Fail 26 Aug 2015 118,206 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front lower suspension wishbones, inner rear bushes worn

front brake pads worn

Pass 2 Oct 2014 115,317 miles

both front lower wishbones, inner rear bushes worn

Pass 9 Sep 2013 110,128 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 110,076 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged but still clearly visable.

offside rear seat belt not tested as child seat fitted.

Pass 1 Sep 2012 105,165 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 105,165 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 99,860 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 95,844 miles

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

To clean for smoke test.

Pass 12 Sep 2009 91,691 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 91,691 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

exhaust emmisions to clean to get a reading for mot test

front number plate slightly cracked in bottom left corner

n/s/f door mirror is taped up but is secure

o/s/r tyre going out of shape (recommemnd replacement)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 85,332 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 WTX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 WTX, 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 WTX registered?

FE55 WTX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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