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MW55 UKK

2005 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

207,980 mi
Last recorded207,980 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 UKK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 207,980 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 207,980 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 203,513 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 198,427 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2022 194,722 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 168,692 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 151,439 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap defective but still sealing

Fail 29 Aug 2020 151,351 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

fuel cap defective but still sealing

Pass 29 Aug 2019 143,394 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 127,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and misshapen (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre misshapen

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 117,646 miles

Central exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2017 117,646 miles

Central exhaust box outer skin corroded

Offside Front Track rod end loose locking nut (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 106,280 miles

Centre Exhaust box corroded & peeling

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Aug 2015 97,976 miles

Rear Exhaust box corroded & peeling.

Pass 30 Aug 2014 91,514 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 91,513 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 84,830 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 78,265 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 70,586 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 66,336 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 58,964 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 45,737 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 45,737 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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MW55 UKK is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MW55 UKK, 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 MW55 UKK registered?

MW55 UKK is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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