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FH05 CXX

2005 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

164,758 mi
Last recorded164,758 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 CXX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 164,758 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 164,758 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 157,766 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 150,900 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 148,868 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Sep 2015 132,630 miles

2 x Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 132,615 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

2 x Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 105,935 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2013 82,156 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 81,513 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 67,890 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 45,703 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 33,716 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 29 May 2008 22,512 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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FH05 CXX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FH05 CXX, 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 FH05 CXX registered?

FH05 CXX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is FH05 CXX safe to buy?

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