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FM05 WMZ

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,095 mi
Last recorded140,095 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 WMZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 140,095 miles

Nearside Front door damaged

Nearside Rear door slightly damaged

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear exhoust mounting broken

slightly oil leaking

Fail 15 Dec 2016 140,059 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front door damaged

Nearside Rear door damaged

Nearside Rear door slightly damaged

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Rear rear exhoust mounting broken

slightly oil leaking

warning light is on

Pass 14 Nov 2015 118,011 miles

Exhaust slight insecure

Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing both (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 98,883 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 98,882 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 89,218 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre low on pressure & sidewall damage

Pass 23 Jan 2012 79,374 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

Pass 25 Jan 2011 71,085 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 71,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

centre exhaust mounting missing

o/s/f tyre bald on edges (steped tread)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 61,547 miles

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

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

unable to see inner pads front & rear.

Pass 27 Aug 2008 49,672 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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FM05 WMZ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FM05 WMZ, 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 FM05 WMZ registered?

FM05 WMZ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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