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WD55 FME

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,408 mi
Last recorded156,408 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD55 FME
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 156,408 miles

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

nearside rack end has slight play

rear tyres worn close to limit and cracked on inner walls

Pass 27 Jan 2015 136,657 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 21 Jan 2014 128,438 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 128,438 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Jan 2014 128,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Jan 2013 120,703 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 120,703 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 11,761 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 111,402 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine undertray fitted

nearside rear wheel bearing noise

Fail 27 Jun 2011 111,351 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine undertray fitted

front brake discs wear can be seen

nearside rear wheel bearing noise

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 15 Apr 2010 102,162 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 81,954 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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WD55 FME is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WD55 FME, 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 WD55 FME registered?

WD55 FME is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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