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FG55 FML

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,216 mi
Last recorded195,216 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 FML
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 195,216 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 195,216 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 183,991 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 168,178 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2017 168,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 155,446 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2016 155,446 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 148,230 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 144,699 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 144,699 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 140,263 miles

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

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

exhaust rear box slightly corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2012 137,340 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2011 132,005 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 132,005 miles

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

strong advice offside rear tyre edge close to legal limit and has a nail

Pass 27 Sep 2010 127,680 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 115,150 miles

crossion to outer skin of centre rear silancer

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front brake disc worn

plastic under tray fitted

tamar tag and small stone chips to windscreen

Fail 4 Sep 2009 115,147 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

crossion to outer skin of centre rear silancer

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front brake disc worn

plastic under tray fitted

tamar tag and small stone chips to windscreen

Pass 2 Sep 2008 89,067 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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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FG55 FML is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FG55 FML, 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 FML registered?

FG55 FML is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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