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FP05 LME

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,103 mi
Last recorded96,103 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 LME
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 96,103 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 90,041 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 90,039 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 80,384 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 67,531 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 67,531 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 54,906 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 46,579 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 38,888 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 34,066 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 24,047 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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FP05 LME is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LME, 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 LME registered?

FP05 LME is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is FP05 LME safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP05 LME shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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