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FG55 YXK

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

183,559 mi
Last recorded183,559 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 YXK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 183,559 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output needs cleaning (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 175,888 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 164,999 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 155,904 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 153,417 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Rear under trays fitted

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2017 153,415 miles

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

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear under trays fitted

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2016 146,271 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre slighty worn on inner edge

both front tyres slighty worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2015 135,610 miles

Under-trays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2014 124,568 miles

front brake disc lipped

Fail 4 Sep 2014 124,568 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake disc lipped

Pass 8 Sep 2013 114,928 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Sep 2012 104,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

serious oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2012 103,909 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

middle and rear exhaust corroded

serious oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2011 94,766 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre has little cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply cord

Fail 9 Sep 2011 94,766 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre has little cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply cord

Pass 16 Sep 2010 81,345 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

engine vibrating

front brake discs worn

plastic covers fitted to outer sills not allowing a full inspection of the sills

Pass 3 Sep 2009 64,376 miles

n/s & o/s front tyres worn on inner edges.

n/s & o/s rear indicators slightly discoloured advise replacement.

Pass 20 Oct 2008 51,071 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 YXK is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YXK, 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 YXK registered?

FG55 YXK is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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