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FG55 JDX

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

127,252 mi
Last recorded127,252 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 127,252 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres inner tread low

nearside lower windscreen has a stone chip

Fail 7 Oct 2016 127,170 miles

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

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

middle exhaust silencer corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres bald on inner edge of tread

rear exhaust hanger detached/corroded

rear heat shield insecure to body

Pass 12 Oct 2015 118,462 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2015 118,426 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2014 109,683 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 10 Oct 2014 109,683 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Oct 2013 96,438 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 82,680 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 72,082 miles

centre exhaust outer cover starting to corrode off

discs worn all round pads ok

Fail 9 Oct 2010 62,617 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 62,617 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 51,157 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 51,157 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 40,420 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 JDX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 JDX, 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 JDX registered?

FG55 JDX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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