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FP55 HZK

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,575 mi
Last recorded133,575 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 HZK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 133,575 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 128,657 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 128,657 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn osr and nsr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 124,157 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 118,504 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2020 118,504 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 113,256 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 113,236 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 109,310 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 105,456 miles

all 4 tyre valves are in poor condition and only just met requirement

Fail 1 Apr 2017 105,420 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

all 4 tyre valves are in poor condition and only just met requirement

Pass 11 Apr 2016 101,976 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 92,852 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 92,852 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 85,010 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 75,374 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2012 64,224 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Pass 15 Sep 2011 61,453 miles

Anti-skid brake message on dash.

Exhaust centre silencer outer skin corroded.

Nearside door mirror glass cracked.

Fail 14 Sep 2011 61,453 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Anti-skid brake message on dash.

Exhaust centre silencer outer skin corroded.

Nearside door mirror glass cracked.

Pass 27 Aug 2010 47,994 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 47,994 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2009 37,464 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has small chip on outer edge.

Pass 16 Sep 2009 37,464 miles

Nearside front tyre has small chip on outer edge.

Pass 12 Sep 2008 22,813 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cut on sidewall

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 HZK is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HZK, 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 HZK registered?

FP55 HZK is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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