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FG05 FKK

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

194,816 mi
Last recorded194,816 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 FKK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 194,816 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 170,248 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 149,018 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 137,491 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 121,523 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 121,523 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 99,184 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 90,842 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 90,842 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 84,720 miles

all tyres worn on edges and out of shape

Pass 24 Mar 2016 77,157 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 77,157 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 70,967 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 70,967 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 65,737 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 65,735 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 65,733 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2013 59,099 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 55,030 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 49,349 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 42,883 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 35,963 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 29,874 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 29,870 miles

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

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

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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FG05 FKK is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FG05 FKK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG05 FKK registered?

FG05 FKK is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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