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FP55 XER

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,103 mi
Last recorded163,103 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 163,103 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 154,172 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 154,165 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2018 143,125 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 143,125 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2017 133,668 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 122,254 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 121,365 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 106,462 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 89,832 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 76,154 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 58,743 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 58,720 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)

o/s/f tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2011 51,018 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Dec 2010 41,342 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Slight damage nearside rear tyre outter sidewall.

Pass 24 Nov 2010 40,792 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 30,092 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to nearside front & offside front tyre sidewalls

nearside front tyer tread low 2mm rear tyre treads 3mm & 2.5mm

Pass 8 Dec 2008 19,623 miles

child seats fitted to nearside rear & offside rear , rear seat belts not fully inspected

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall *****

damage to nearside rear door

rear indicator bulbs turning white

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 XER is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 XER, 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 XER registered?

FP55 XER is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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