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FE55 WUG

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

153,793 mi
Last recorded153,793 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 WUG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 153,793 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively face slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively face slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer mount point (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 153,793 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively face slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively face slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer mount point (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 143,808 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 143,808 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 139,179 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken but secure (6.1.2 (a))

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2018 133,162 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 124,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust rear bracket broken but still secure

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2016 117,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2015 107,846 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 98,571 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 83,540 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 83,540 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 65,257 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 49,711 miles

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)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 32,492 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 25,846 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008
Fail 15 Sep 2008

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 WUG is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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