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FG55 ZLU

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

247,399 mi
Last recorded247,399 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 247,399 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 247,399 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 226,246 miles

Central box rusty

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 212,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 198,117 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 181,340 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 165,422 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 142,939 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

centre/rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2012 142,939 miles

Oil leak

centre/rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2011 116,862 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 84,095 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 71,508 miles

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

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 ZLU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZLU, 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 ZLU registered?

FG55 ZLU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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