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FG55 NND

2005 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

228,132 mi
Last recorded228,132 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 NND
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 228,132 miles

exhaust deteriorated

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 13 Dec 2016 228,132 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear discs pitted

exhaust deteriorated

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 9 Sep 2016 228,119 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust box outer cover corroded and loose and rear tail pipe mounting broken off

Pass 8 Sep 2015 218,522 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 218,522 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2015 210,450 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 194,436 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2013 175,919 miles

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

Clutch pedal antislip provision worn

Offside front marker light NOT working

Fail 27 Jun 2013 175,919 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Clutch pedal antislip provision worn

Offside front marker light NOT working

Pass 6 Jul 2012 160,538 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside front maker light NOT working

Fail 5 Jul 2012 160,509 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside front maker light NOT working

Fail 9 Jun 2011 141,752 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside & offside front tyre wear uneven

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

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

Nearside front side marker light not working

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 141,752 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside & offside front tyre wear uneven

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

Nearside front side marker light not working

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 15 Jun 2010 125,010 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside & offside rear brake discs worn

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Neaside & offside front brake discs inner braking surface deteriorated

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 125,010 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside & offside rear brake discs worn

Neaside & offside front brake discs inner braking surface deteriorated

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 24 Dec 2008 99,327 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 NND is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NND, 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 NND is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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