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FE05 WRN

2005 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

157,203 mi
Last recorded157,203 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 WRN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 157,203 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 155,548 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 153,943 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 152,622 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 151,513 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 150,055 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 145,711 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 139,437 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 134,217 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 128,295 miles

Anti-skid requires service

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 Jun 2015 128,295 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Anti-skid requires service

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Jun 2014 122,062 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 88,849 miles

n/s hand brake low

Pass 28 Apr 2010 86,092 miles

o/s hand brake low

Pass 27 Apr 2009 83,107 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 79,875 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 79,784 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 WRN is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 WRN, 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 WRN registered?

FE05 WRN is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is FE05 WRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE05 WRN shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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