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FG55 XGS

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

290,349 mi
Last recorded290,349 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 290,349 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 281,108 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside Rear 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 28 Feb 2024 274,178 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 264,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust corroding

front wheel arch corroding offside & nearside

headlamp lamp cracked offside

Pass 28 Feb 2022 251,953 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 8 Feb 2021 242,921 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust in poor condition [corroded]

Pass 29 Feb 2020 241,885 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 241,874 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak center box holed and rear hanger missing/insecure (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating x2 both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched twisted streched on lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating x2 both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps number plate bulb inoprative (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bold (5.2.3 (e))

all brake discs corroded.rear indicaters turning white.nearside rear second indicater in op.front fog ligjht cracked.front wings corroded ,no sarpe edges.offside front slight leak on cv boot.

Pass 3 Nov 2018 234,563 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 216,816 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 203,114 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 193,468 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 183,193 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 166,414 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front tyres worn low inner edge

Fail 7 Oct 2013 166,413 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front tyres worn low inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2012 153,236 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 153,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 133,122 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 133,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 115,294 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 103,347 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 78,946 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 XGS is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XGS, 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 XGS is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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