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FP55 GAU

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,730 mi
Last recorded142,730 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 GAU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 142,730 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside and Nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 142,703 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside and Nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 136,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm renaming (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 131,399 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 120,396 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 120,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 113,667 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 113,665 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 109,972 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f wish bone rear bushers split

Pass 20 Jan 2016 106,013 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 106,013 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 98,447 miles

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

exhaust deterated

Fail 26 Jan 2015 98,447 miles

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

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

exhaust deterated

Pass 5 Feb 2014 88,916 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 88,916 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 79,065 miles

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

advise rear exhaust box clam shell corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2012 64,652 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 54,698 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 54,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 43,157 miles

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)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 33,338 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 33,338 miles

Nearside Rear 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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FP55 GAU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GAU, 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 GAU registered?

FP55 GAU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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