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FG05 ZPV

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,201 mi
Last recorded171,201 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 171,201 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 166,071 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 166,071 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount insecure (7.1.1)

Pass 23 May 2016 164,109 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 164,109 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working n/s o/s (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 158,271 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 158,271 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 149,471 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2013 139,234 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre worn on inside shoulder

Fail 16 Apr 2013 139,227 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre worn on inside shoulder

Fail 23 Apr 2012 127,449 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inside

warning lamp indicates an srs airbag fault

Pass 23 Apr 2012 127,449 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside

warning lamp indicates an srs airbag fault

Pass 4 May 2011 113,671 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 113,671 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 99,125 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 99,125 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 May 2009 87,151 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 83,518 miles

n/s/f running light not working

Fail 20 Feb 2009 83,518 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f running light not working

Pass 16 Feb 2008 63,493 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 ZPV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FG05 ZPV, 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 ZPV registered?

FG05 ZPV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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