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MW05 UOE

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,904 mi
Last recorded139,904 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 UOE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 139,904 miles

all four brake discs rusty and worn

stonchip in windscreen but not obsructing drivers veiw

Fail 13 Jul 2018 139,904 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding both fronts (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake excessively binding both rears (1.2.1 (f))

all four brake discs rusty and worn

stonchip in windscreen but not obsructing drivers veiw

Pass 21 Dec 2016 133,414 miles

both rear tyres have wear on inner edges and cracking

front and rear discs rusty

Fail 19 Dec 2016 133,410 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mount broken (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

coil spring broken both fronts (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyres have wear on inner edges and cracking

front and rear discs rusty

Pass 24 Jun 2015 132,091 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Jun 2014 122,121 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Fail 28 Jun 2014 122,121 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 23 Apr 2013 111,727 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 103,382 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 93,803 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 93,803 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2010 85,486 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 85,486 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 71,399 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 71,399 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 44,301 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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MW05 UOE is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MW05 UOE, 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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MW05 UOE is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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