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FG55 FME

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

160,990 mi
Last recorded160,990 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 FME
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 160,990 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 153,868 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald and perishing on inside edge advise early replacement (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inside edge advise early replacement (4.1.E.1)

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and walls perished (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Apr 2018 153,866 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and walls perished (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Apr 2016 146,808 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 146,726 miles

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

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

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

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 138,785 miles

n/s/f & o/s/r tyre worn on inner edges,

Pass 23 Dec 2014 138,659 miles

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

front number plate water marked,

slight movement in top steering columm,both front tyres worn on inner edges,o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge,

Fail 23 Dec 2014 138,659 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front number plate water marked,

slight movement in top steering columm,both front tyres worn on inner edges,o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge,

Pass 11 Oct 2013 120,952 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2012 105,526 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Oct 2011 91,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 77,512 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 63,501 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 51,557 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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FG55 FME is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FG55 FME, 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 FG55 FME registered?

FG55 FME is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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