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FG05 UUN

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

177,030 mi
Last recorded177,030 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 UUN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 177,030 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 177,030 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 168,362 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 168,359 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

rear exhaust mounting broken, system still secure

Pass 20 Jun 2018 155,149 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 150,659 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 137,074 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 137,069 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 125,113 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

nearside rear tyre uneven wear

Fail 4 Aug 2015 125,113 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

nearside rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 23 Jun 2014 110,060 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 96,271 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 81,918 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 71,141 miles

Appears both rear inner brake pads are wearing thin but only have restricted view.

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 59,004 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2010 59,004 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 50,226 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 40,956 miles

slight movement in steering column side to side

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 UUN is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 99,223 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 UUN, 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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FG05 UUN is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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