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SP05 WCF

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

175,785 mi
Last recorded175,785 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 WCF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 175,785 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

side cover and under trays installed full inspection could not be carried out

under body surface corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2019 169,424 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 169,424 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 May 2019 167,619 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 159,521 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 150,963 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 135,772 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2016 135,772 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 124,477 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 109,372 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 108,123 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 91,978 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 Jan 2012 74,774 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 60,780 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 46,108 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 34,781 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 34,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 19,850 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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SP05 WCF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SP05 WCF, 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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SP05 WCF is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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