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FP05 WSZ

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,479 mi
Last recorded187,479 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 WSZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 187,479 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2019 187,476 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2018 180,887 miles

Brake pedal rubber is worn

Front screen has a crack

Front tyres both low on inner edges

Fail 11 Apr 2018 180,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Brake pedal rubber is worn

Front screen has a crack

Front tyres both low on inner edges

Pass 24 Mar 2017 172,005 miles

Rear exhaust box heavily corroded but not blowing

crack in windscreen outside drivers view of road

Fail 23 Mar 2017 172,002 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broke (7.1.1)

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

Rear exhaust box heavily corroded but not blowing

Pass 12 Apr 2016 165,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear second side light us

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

brake pedal rubber wearing

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2016 165,663 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pedal rubber wearing

plastic sill covers fitted

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

Nearside Rear second side light us

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 155,339 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pedal rubber worn

ns rear second side light us

os ns front inner brake pads getting low

os ns outer sill covers fitted

rear exhaust braket broken

Pass 7 Apr 2014 147,853 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 147,852 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 127,288 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 111,905 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 95,697 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 82,365 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 67,747 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 67,747 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 51,406 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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FP05 WSZ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FP05 WSZ, 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 FP05 WSZ registered?

FP05 WSZ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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