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FP05 WTA

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

160,807 mi
Last recorded160,807 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 WTA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 160,807 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 160,258 miles

Exhaust system badly deteriorated and will need replacing soon.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 156,067 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system deteriorated

slight exhaust smoke at idle

Fail 15 Oct 2018 156,067 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system deteriorated

slight exhaust smoke at idle

Pass 27 Apr 2017 149,171 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 149,171 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour White Light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake Flexi Hose Insecure

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 141,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre nail in tread

center and rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Apr 2016 141,443 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre nail in tread

center and rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Apr 2015 132,269 miles

Centre exhaust section corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nsf tyre bald inner egde

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Apr 2015 132,269 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust section corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nsf tyre bald inner egde

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2014 124,833 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center exhaust box heavy corrosion

Fail 6 Jun 2014 124,807 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center exhaust box heavy corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2013 111,509 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust box deteriorated

edges of both rear tyres worn

Fail 7 Jun 2013 111,475 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust box deteriorated

edges of both rear tyres worn

Pass 5 Jul 2012 98,143 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2011 84,305 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW ON INNER EDGE

BOTH REAR TYRES OUT OF SHAPE.

Fail 13 Jul 2011 84,305 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW ON INNER EDGE

BOTH REAR TYRES OUT OF SHAPE.

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 72,385 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 55,325 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 39,671 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 WTA is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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