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FP05 VWN

2005 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,228 mi
Last recorded116,228 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 VWN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 116,228 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 106,422 miles

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

coil springs corroded

indicators becoming pale

oily residue on steering rack

slight fluctuation on front brakes

tape covering instrument cluster obscuring clocks lights etc

Fail 19 Dec 2017 106,400 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

coil springs corroded

indicators becoming pale

oily residue on steering rack

slight fluctuation on front brakes

tape covering instrument cluster obscuring clocks lights etc

Pass 19 Dec 2016 97,301 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing unevenly

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly and close to legal limit

Offside front tyre worn unevenly on inner edge no longer showing visible tread

Offside rear tyre perished

Offside rear tyre worn unevenly and close to manufactures wear markers

Power steering rack damp

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear discs corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2015 87,528 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 87,528 miles

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 77,489 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 67,880 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 67,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 66,311 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 53,276 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 38,922 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 31,615 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 23,497 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 VWN is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VWN, 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 VWN registered?

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

Is FP05 VWN safe to buy?

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