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FG05 ZPX

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

212,570 mi
Last recorded212,570 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 212,570 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 212,553 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2020 203,988 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 203,988 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 192,763 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 180,510 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 167,281 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 155,641 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 155,638 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 145,630 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 145,629 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 134,624 miles

Advise: Engine oil leak Advise: Exhaust rear silencer corroded

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 134,624 miles

Advise: Engine oil leak Advise: Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2013 122,050 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 122,049 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 112,814 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 112,814 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 103,505 miles

oil leaking

Pass 22 Apr 2010 94,143 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 82,789 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 82,789 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 60,750 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 60,746 miles

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

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 ZPX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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