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WF05 DXZ

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

194,671 mi
Last recorded194,671 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 DXZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 194,671 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Feb 2018 194,537 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside and nearside (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Dec 2016 187,648 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 187,648 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 17 May 2016 186,638 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 May 2015 177,187 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 165,002 miles

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

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

rear tyres poor condition

Pass 20 Mar 2013 155,884 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2012 145,642 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 145,642 miles

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

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

Nearside 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 137,218 miles

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

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 25 Mar 2010 127,839 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 127,331 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 106,582 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 81,791 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 81,791 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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WF05 DXZ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 WF05 DXZ, 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 WF05 DXZ registered?

WF05 DXZ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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