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FP55 WHM

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

155,893 mi
Last recorded155,893 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 WHM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 155,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 136,282 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge 205/50/17

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 136,268 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge 205/50/17

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 129,530 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 125,633 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 120,829 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 118,615 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 118,615 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 116,247 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 113,085 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 106,394 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 106,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 99,429 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 99,428 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 90,668 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 90,668 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

tyre size 205/50/17 avon

Pass 17 Sep 2012 80,469 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 76,611 miles

advise nearside front tyre deep cuts in outer wall.

Pass 26 Apr 2011 67,031 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 55,191 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 42,570 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 42,570 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 40,315 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 WHM is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WHM, 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 WHM registered?

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

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