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FG55 NMM

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

212,964 mi
Last recorded212,964 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 NMM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 212,964 miles

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess the one that bolts to wing (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 212,816 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess the one that bolts to wing (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 194,966 miles

Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 194,966 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 177,846 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Bottom Cap Worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2020 177,832 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Bottom Cap Worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 160,249 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 144,856 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 127,099 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 117,371 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 117,350 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 111,225 miles

exhaust corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2014 104,064 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 96,869 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 90,824 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 82,797 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 74,854 miles

nearside headlamp aim on upper limit,offside headlamp aim on lower limit, adjusters inoperative.

Fail 20 Feb 2010 74,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

nearside headlamp aim on upper limit,offside headlamp aim on lower limit,adjusters inoperative.

Pass 8 Oct 2009 71,652 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre close to limit, has 1 nail and balding on inner and outer tread.

offside front tyre close to limit, also balding on inner tread.

Fail 8 Oct 2009 71,652 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

nearside front tyre close to limit, has 1 nail and balding on inner and outer tread.

offside front tyre close to limit, also balding on inner tread.

Pass 26 Nov 2008 60,600 miles

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

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 NMM is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NMM, 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 NMM registered?

FG55 NMM is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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