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FP55 WHL

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,642 mi
Last recorded135,642 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 135,642 miles

Centre exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 135,122 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs scored on the inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored on the inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking in between the tread block and on the edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear silencer and centre silencer corroded.

Fail 4 Apr 2025 135,122 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre heavily cracked with cords visible in the cracks. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs scored on the inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored on the inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking in between the tread block and on the edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear silencer and centre silencer corroded.

Pass 12 Apr 2024 134,287 miles

Central Silencer Corroded

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 134,271 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Delaminated (0.1 (d))

Central Silencer Corroded

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 133,044 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs have slightly corroded and pitted surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake effort much less than O/S

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished and cracked. tyre is 8 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres are slightly perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 131,403 miles

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 129,879 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 129,879 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 128,337 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread also getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Exhaust mounting defective Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 May 2019 128,337 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread also getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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 Exhaust mounting defective Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 126,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cutting out on inner edge

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 124,601 miles

Nearside Front inner edge of tyre worn

Fail 9 Jun 2017 124,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205 50 17 (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front inner edge of tyre worn

Pass 12 May 2016 122,586 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

Offside Front Lower Rear Wishbone Bush Perished But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement

Pass 9 Jun 2015 120,692 miles

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

exhaust brackets rusty, exhaust only just secure

Fail 8 Jun 2015 120,689 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

exhaust brackets rusty, exhaust only just secure

Pass 12 Jun 2014 118,729 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 118,728 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 115,961 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 112,249 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 101,772 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 84,610 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 68,612 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 68,612 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 52,809 miles

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 WHL is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WHL, 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 WHL registered?

FP55 WHL is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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