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FE05 WLR

2005 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,693 mi
Last recorded182,693 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 WLR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 182,693 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 176,019 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 176,019 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 175,997 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 169,113 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 158,878 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 158,877 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 149,352 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 136,931 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 2 Mar 2017 136,832 miles

Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Mar 2016 127,181 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 114,636 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 106,445 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 96,301 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 96,301 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 88,011 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 75,628 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 60,647 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 48,906 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 36,804 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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FE05 WLR is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FE05 WLR, 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 FE05 WLR registered?

FE05 WLR is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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