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MF55 WKX

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

169,365 mi
Last recorded169,365 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 WKX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 169,365 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 169,282 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Side light N /W (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Hand brake low reading (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Stop light N/W (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link dust cover split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Dipped beam N /W (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre worn on inner edge close to the cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

N/S front marker light N/W

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 159,615 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

exhaust rear bracket broken

Pass 17 Dec 2021 156,967 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened hot spot s all over (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 156,956 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened hot spot s all over (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 151,599 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 145,891 miles

Offside Front Upper top plastic around seat belt damaged

Pass 18 Dec 2018 136,806 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 136,806 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 126,591 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust heatshield loose

Rear Exhaust mount corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 113,317 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

cracking around offside rear tyre sidewalls

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 21 Sep 2015 108,852 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 108,852 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 105,098 miles

rear ehaust braket broken away frome ehaust

Pass 28 Aug 2013 98,220 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 92,322 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 86,113 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 86,113 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 81,489 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 73,612 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 58,434 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 58,434 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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MF55 WKX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 MF55 WKX, 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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MF55 WKX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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