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FP55 FRF

2005 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,235 mi
Last recorded44,235 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 FRF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2014 44,235 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 40,625 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear suspension damper bump stop deteriorated

unable to check nearside rear seat belt as child seat fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2012 37,079 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 37,079 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 33,689 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 28,932 miles

Unable to test N/S/R Seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2009 24,053 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 18,055 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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FP55 FRF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FP55 FRF, 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 FP55 FRF registered?

FP55 FRF is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 November 2005.

Is FP55 FRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP55 FRF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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