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YF55 FGJ

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

148,862 mi
Last recorded148,862 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 FGJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 148,862 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 148,862 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 143,022 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 126,386 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 121,549 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 116,476 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 116,466 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced offside & nearside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 112,196 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 107,910 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2013 102,776 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 May 2013 102,776 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 97,805 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 91,812 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 81,208 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 72,532 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 68,573 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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YF55 FGJ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YF55 FGJ, 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 YF55 FGJ registered?

YF55 FGJ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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