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RE05 FCL

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

173,666 mi
Last recorded173,666 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 FCL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 173,666 miles

205/50/17

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 162,959 miles

slight play in both front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 16 Jul 2013 152,049 miles

Both front wiper blades poor

Front number plate chipped

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 152,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front wiper blades poor

Front number plate chipped

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 136,382 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 111,972 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 88,806 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 71,145 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 57,330 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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RE05 FCL is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RE05 FCL, 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 RE05 FCL registered?

RE05 FCL is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is RE05 FCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE05 FCL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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