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FG55 ZLK

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

194,847 mi
Last recorded194,847 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 ZLK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 194,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 194,846 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 185,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 180,471 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 175,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

anti skid "off" message displayed

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 175,671 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

anti skid "off" message displayed

Pass 23 Dec 2014 186,156 miles

front tyres bald inner edges.

rear tyres bald inner edges.

screw in o/s/r tyre.

Fail 22 Dec 2014 186,156 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres bald inner edges.

rear tyres bald inner edges.

screw in o/s/r tyre.

Pass 3 Jan 2014 148,067 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nsf mirror cover missing

Pass 8 Dec 2012 129,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2011 106,560 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 88,838 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 70,197 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 51,512 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 ZLK is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZLK, 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 ZLK registered?

FG55 ZLK is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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