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FG55 XHC

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,044 mi
Last recorded137,044 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 XHC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 137,044 miles

Corrosion on exhaust and heat shields

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp inop

Fail 7 Nov 2025 137,044 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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on exhaust and heat shields

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp inop

Pass 7 Nov 2024 130,359 miles

Corrosion on rear axle

Corrosion on rear brake discs

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Play in o/s rear link

Play in o/s track rod end

Pass 10 Nov 2023 127,224 miles

Corrosion & pitting on rear brake disc at n/s

Corrosion on centre exhaust box

Pass 4 Nov 2022 124,248 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Play in o/s rear anti roll bar link bar

Pass 8 Oct 2021 122,437 miles

Handbrake effort lazy at o/s

Corrosion on exhaust boxes

Handbrake effort pulling 16% limit 16%

Pass 29 Sep 2020 120,695 miles

Corrosion on exhaust and coil springs

Corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Handbrake effort just passed

Pass 5 Apr 2019 118,244 miles

Fluctuations in front brake disc

Front shockers becoming soft

Pass 22 Mar 2018 114,891 miles

Corrosion on rear exhaust box

Front shocker weak at o/s

Front tyre worn on inner edge at o/s will soon need changing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyre at n/s on cracking on inner wall & approaching wear bars on outer edge

Pass 6 Apr 2017 112,354 miles

Corrosion on centre exhaust box

Front shocker becoming weak at o/s

Front tyre wearing on inner edge at o/s

Fail 31 Mar 2017 112,335 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Corrosion on centre exhaust box

Front shocker becoming weak at o/s

Front tyre wearing on inner edge at o/s

Pass 19 Mar 2016 108,206 miles

Corrosion on centre exhaust box

Corrosion on rear coil springs o/s & n/s

Engine under tray insecure

Fail 16 Mar 2016 108,194 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Corrosion on centre exhaust box

Corrosion on rear coil springs o/s & n/s

Engine under tray insecure

Heat shield above front box insecure

Rear brake pads low at o/s

Pass 2 Apr 2015 103,500 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

corrosion on n/s front brake discs inner face,n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge.corrosion on exhaust system.

Fail 1 Apr 2015 103,500 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

corrosion on n/s front brake discs inner face,n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge.corrosion on exhaust system.

Pass 11 Apr 2014 97,684 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2014 97,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges. 205/50-17.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2013 92,088 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 82,974 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 76,670 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 68,936 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 68,936 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 61,044 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 52,698 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 XHC is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 XHC, 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 XHC is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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