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SM55 FGP

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

161,741 mi
Last recorded161,741 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 FGP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 161,741 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 161,741 miles

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

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre pressure appears low

Pass 28 Jul 2021 154,852 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipes Heavily Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 146,272 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 135,996 miles

All brake pipes heavily greased

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 122,958 miles

Nearside Rear 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 7 Jul 2017 110,267 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 106,737 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

offside front side marker inoperative

rear tyres wavey in tread

Fail 22 Jul 2016 106,737 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

offside front side marker inoperative

rear tyres wavey in tread

Pass 11 Mar 2015 97,561 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit and worn on inner egdes

Pass 24 Mar 2014 92,689 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2013 87,772 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2012 81,043 miles

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

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

exh corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2011 70,892 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 63,838 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 52,350 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 43,815 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 43,815 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 43,587 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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SM55 FGP is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 SM55 FGP, 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 SM55 FGP registered?

SM55 FGP is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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