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FP55 HZJ

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,869 mi
Last recorded179,869 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2016 179,869 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 162,554 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 161,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 146,162 miles

Centre and rear exhaust silencers getting weak

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front marker light not working

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 128,596 miles

Both centre sections of exhaust getting weak.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside rear tyre tread down to 3mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2012 121,714 miles

n/s front amber marker lamp not working

Fail 5 Oct 2012 121,714 miles

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s front amber marker lamp not working

Pass 29 Sep 2011 105,388 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2011 105,388 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 90,556 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 72,500 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 55,118 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front 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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FP55 HZJ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HZJ, 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 HZJ registered?

FP55 HZJ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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