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FG05 FMD

2005 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,240 mi
Last recorded119,240 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 FMD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 119,240 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 115,251 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 111,966 miles

Front Exhaust front pipe outer flexi deteriorated but no gas leaks found.

Fuel tank brackets showing some corrosion but still adequately supporting tank.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 104,122 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 104,122 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 96,433 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 96,184 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 90,316 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 84,875 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 77,530 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 71,377 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 71,377 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 65,262 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 58,869 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 58,869 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 53,181 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 47,828 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 40,718 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 32,755 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 32,755 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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FG05 FMD is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FMD, 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 FG05 FMD registered?

FG05 FMD is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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