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FE55 WTZ

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,978 mi
Last recorded132,978 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 WTZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2023 132,978 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white( not orange discoloured) (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% nearside front not working at all (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth pedal rubber missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 126,905 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 126,905 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 125,118 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 125,118 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 124,388 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 123,086 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 123,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2018 120,278 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 116,834 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 112,755 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 109,733 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 109,733 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 107,493 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 107,493 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 105,042 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 105,042 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 101,484 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 98,830 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 98,830 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 88,068 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 88,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 79,971 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 62,111 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 WTZ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WTZ, 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 WTZ registered?

FE55 WTZ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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