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VN55 WHF

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

199,572 mi
Last recorded199,572 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 WHF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 199,572 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2022 199,572 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 193,017 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 193,017 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 183,304 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 183,304 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 168,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 156,091 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

exhaust outer skin coroding

Fail 24 Oct 2017 156,091 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

exhaust outer skin coroding

Pass 4 Oct 2016 142,943 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 139,306 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre Cracking on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2014 129,380 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 129,380 miles

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Oct 2013 121,371 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust centre section outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2013 121,371 miles

exhaust centre section outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2012 112,829 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer cover corroded

Passager side rear tyre almost down to cords on inside edge

Pass 15 Oct 2011 102,237 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Passager side rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 91,206 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 67,723 miles

front tyres close to limit

Pass 15 Sep 2008 46,237 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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VN55 WHF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VN55 WHF, 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 VN55 WHF registered?

VN55 WHF is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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