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WD54 EMF

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

158,909 mi
Last recorded158,909 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD54 EMF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2024 158,909 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear heat shield partly loose

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn flush on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front coolant reservoir cracked and split on top

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 150,291 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s rear componets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2023 150,015 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s rear componets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 143,090 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 143,090 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 137,380 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 137,380 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 130,760 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2020 130,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 121,678 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

anti skid message on dash/mil goes off

Pass 22 Sep 2018 116,407 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2017 113,252 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 107,219 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 97,960 miles

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2015 97,960 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

engine cover fitted

nearside front tyre devoid of tread of the edges

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2014 85,545 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 73,982 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 61,327 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 49,283 miles

driveshaft bearing rough

front tyres worn inner tread

Pass 9 Nov 2010 44,990 miles

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

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

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

borderline play, nearside front wishbone rear seperated bush

headlamp aims on limit

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear brakes uneven application

Pass 19 Jan 2010 39,841 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 31,613 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 25,237 miles

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

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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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WD54 EMF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WD54 EMF, 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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WD54 EMF is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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