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FG55 JCY

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

205,809 mi
Last recorded205,809 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 205,809 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2019 205,807 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front 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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 200,266 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 192,000 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 181,031 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside rear hand brake performance requires attention

Outer sills covered

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 169,836 miles

Both rear indicators faded

Exhaust corroded

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Sills covered

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 155,207 miles

exhaust heat shield adrift on rear

intermediate and rear exhaust boxes rusting

parking brake travel

Fail 28 Nov 2014 155,205 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

exhaust heat shield adrift on rear

intermediate and rear exhaust boxes rusting

parking brake travel

Pass 15 Nov 2013 147,187 miles

some rusting and scoring to rear disc n/s

Fail 14 Nov 2013 147,185 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

some rusting and scoring to rear disc n/s

Fail 27 Nov 2012 139,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 139,298 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 125,556 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 110,186 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 91,944 miles

Both front and O/S/R tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2008 79,200 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 JCY is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 JCY, 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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FG55 JCY is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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