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PX05 WFD

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,940 mi
Last recorded147,940 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 WFD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 147,940 miles

Exhaust heat shields damaged / adrift

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust hanger corroded adrift (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 147,935 miles

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

Exhaust heat shields damaged / adrift

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust hanger corroded adrift (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 133,568 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 133,566 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2021 118,600 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 105,035 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 99,457 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 92,117 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 82,018 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 72,332 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 66,952 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 66,942 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 60,083 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 53,895 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2013 53,895 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2012 46,827 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 42,102 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 36,879 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 26,797 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 21,953 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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PX05 WFD is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PX05 WFD, 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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PX05 WFD is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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