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FP05 LDL

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,542 mi
Last recorded147,542 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 LDL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 147,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to check steel brake pipes due to grease

Fail 1 May 2012 147,542 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to check steel brake pipes due to grease

Pass 28 Apr 2011 137,214 miles

n/side inner cv boot split

Fail 26 Apr 2011 137,158 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

n/side inner cv boot split

Pass 8 Apr 2010 117,506 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 102,681 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 90,103 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 80,925 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 68,569 miles

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

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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FP05 LDL is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FP05 LDL, 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 FP05 LDL registered?

FP05 LDL is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 April 2005.

Is FP05 LDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP05 LDL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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