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FG55 FMM

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,278 mi
Last recorded182,278 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 FMM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 182,278 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2025 182,275 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 181,150 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 169,664 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x6 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 157,927 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 157,923 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 147,050 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 147,034 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2020 139,232 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 130,984 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 130,984 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both number plate lamps inop (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 121,346 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 112,633 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 112,633 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 103,232 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 93,536 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 87,180 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2014 87,180 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2013 79,792 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

silencer corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2012 70,048 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2011 63,190 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 52,258 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front seat belt fraying slightly

Pass 22 Sep 2009 42,620 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 34,221 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 FMM is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FMM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG55 FMM registered?

FG55 FMM is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 November 2005.

Is FG55 FMM safe to buy?

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