MOT Status
ValidMileage
137,044 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
Corrosion & pitting on rear brake disc at n/s
Corrosion on centre exhaust box
Exhaust heat shield loose
Play in o/s rear anti roll bar link bar
Handbrake effort lazy at o/s
Corrosion on exhaust boxes
Handbrake effort pulling 16% limit 16%
Corrosion on exhaust and coil springs
Corrosion on front and rear brake discs
Handbrake effort just passed
Fluctuations in front brake disc
Front shockers becoming soft
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
Corrosion on centre exhaust box
Front shocker becoming weak at o/s
Front tyre wearing on inner edge at o/s
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
Corrosion on centre exhaust box
Corrosion on rear coil springs o/s & n/s
Engine under tray insecure
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
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.
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.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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