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FP55 SLZ

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,736 mi
Last recorded143,736 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 SLZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 143,736 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

header tank bubbling over

slight oil leak from engine

slight oil leak from gearbox

Fail 10 Apr 2015 143,736 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

header tank bubbling over

slight oil leak from engine

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 9 Apr 2014 133,741 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Passenger side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2013 131,459 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 127,384 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Oct 2010 121,903 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 97,838 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 97,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 72,832 miles

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 SLZ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SLZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP55 SLZ registered?

FP55 SLZ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 December 2005.

Is FP55 SLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP55 SLZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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