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MT05 WGF

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

175,104 mi
Last recorded175,104 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 WGF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 175,104 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 175,104 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 170,219 miles

2x Front tyres wearing on the edges

4x Coil Springs corroded

Engine covers/Trays Fitted

Exhaust Corroded

Underbody corroded in places

Fail 30 Nov 2019 170,219 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

2x Front tyres wearing on the edges

4x Coil Springs corroded

Engine covers/Trays Fitted

Exhaust Corroded

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

Underbody corroded in places

Pass 1 Dec 2018 161,783 miles

Nearside Front cv boot insecure clip but not leaking grease

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corroded exhaust box and splitting

Pass 2 Dec 2017 153,312 miles

4x Coil Springs corroded

Exhaust/Exhaust Hangers corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Underbody corroded in places

Various rear axle bushes deteriorated

Fail 2 Dec 2017 153,312 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Underbody corroded in places

Various rear axle bushes deteriorated

4x Coil Springs corroded

Exhaust/Exhaust Hangers corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Dec 2016 144,541 miles

2x Front tyre wearing on the edges

Exhaust Corroded

Nearside Rear Brake Pads Low

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Underbody corroded in places

Fail 2 Dec 2016 144,541 miles

2x Front tyre wearing on the edges

Exhaust Corroded

Nearside Rear Brake Pads Low

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Underbody corroded in places

Pass 2 Dec 2015 136,036 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine cover fitted

exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2015 136,036 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine cover fitted

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2014 128,514 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust bracket corroded

exhaust corroded

o/s/f/tyre wearing on edges

o/s/r/tyre wearing on edges

Fail 29 Nov 2014 128,514 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust bracket corroded

exhaust corroded

o/s/f/tyre wearing on edges

o/s/r/tyre wearing on edges

Pass 5 Dec 2013 125,591 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 120,957 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 120,469 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 120,468 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 111,260 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 99,109 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 84,041 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 63,180 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 63,180 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2008 55,547 miles

rear wiper blade is split

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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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MT05 WGF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 MT05 WGF, 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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MT05 WGF is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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