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FP55 WHK

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

92,289 mi
Last recorded92,289 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 WHK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 92,289 miles

slight corrosion to suspension components

Pass 7 Oct 2024 84,334 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (205/50r17) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 84,319 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn causing brakes to fluctuate (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (205/50r17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 72,840 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively nearside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 70,356 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 70,356 miles

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

Rear Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 67,712 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 65,436 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 63,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50R17 93V XL. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight misshaping on inner edge. 205/50R17 93V XL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50R17 93V XL. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight misshaping on inner edge. 205/50R17 93V XL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded.

Pass 31 May 2018 58,803 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 53,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust box very corroded.

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

Fail 24 May 2017 53,643 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust box very corroded.

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

Pass 18 May 2016 50,788 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 50,788 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 48,160 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 47,941 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 44,037 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2014 44,037 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 41,288 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2012 37,204 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2011 33,392 miles

all brake disc's starting to rust brake pads 60% worn

o/s/r ligth unit broken but not showing white light to the rear at the time of test

rear exhaust mount rusty but still holds exhaust

Pass 8 Jun 2010 29,080 miles

Rear brake discs are corroding.

Pass 17 Nov 2008 21,938 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 21,539 miles

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

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

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

Nearside 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 WHK is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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