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FN55 UTF

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

147,671 mi
Last recorded147,671 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 UTF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 147,671 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 119,085 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 103,744 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 89,806 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 89,803 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 83,653 miles

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

unable too inspect drivers rear seatbelt due to child seat

Pass 16 Dec 2014 75,817 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 67,868 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 61,126 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 5 Sep 2011 51,565 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 43,274 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 43,274 miles

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 32,915 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 23,182 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 23,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 22,748 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 22,748 miles

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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FN55 UTF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FN55 UTF, 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 FN55 UTF registered?

FN55 UTF is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 September 2005.

Is FN55 UTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN55 UTF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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