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J11 WJW

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,463 mi
Last recorded86,463 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 WJW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 86,463 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2026 86,444 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 78,281 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 74,268 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 68,662 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 68,662 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 63,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 59,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low.

Rear brake discs slightly scored.

Under trays fitted on.

Fail 17 Dec 2020 59,049 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low.

Rear brake discs slightly scored.

Under trays fitted on.

Pass 8 Jan 2020 54,747 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 54,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 53,592 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 53,592 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 52,275 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 50,774 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 49,788 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 48,322 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 46,824 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 45,089 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 43,540 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 41,991 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 29,416 miles

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

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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J11 WJW is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J11 WJW, 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 J11 WJW registered?

J11 WJW is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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