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FE55 WUC

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

165,767 mi
Last recorded165,767 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 WUC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 165,767 miles

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken but system still adequately supported

Fail 27 Aug 2015 165,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Rear exhaust hanger broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 29 Aug 2014 151,078 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 29 Aug 2014 151,078 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 17 Aug 2013 136,399 miles

child seats in ns/os rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Aug 2013 136,399 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

child seats in ns/os rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Aug 2012 121,861 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2012 121,861 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2011 104,110 miles

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2011 104,110 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2010 90,652 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 90,652 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 78,882 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 70,365 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 70,365 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 WUC is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 WUC, 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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FE55 WUC is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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