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FP55 WHR

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,734 mi
Last recorded141,734 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2024 141,734 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s/r inner side light inop

Pass 1 Sep 2022 133,175 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 124,978 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 121,639 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 121,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 117,157 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 113,943 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 110,445 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 110,445 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 104,814 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 104,814 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 94,239 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 79,905 miles

advise n/s/f o/s/f o/s/r tyres have some wear to inner edges

advise rear exhaust silencer outer skin has some corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2012 63,048 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 51,059 miles

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

cut on n/s/front tyre

Fail 11 Nov 2011 50,817 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 40,775 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 32,341 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 23,429 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 WHR is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 WHR, 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 WHR registered?

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

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