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WF05 LTE

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

155,984 mi
Last recorded155,984 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 LTE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 155,984 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 152,965 miles

under trays fittec obscuring some coponents

Pass 29 May 2019 147,154 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 22 May 2019 147,126 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

Pass 25 May 2018 132,787 miles

Offside Front evidence that o/s/f tyre has been rubbing on wheel arch liner

Offside Front front wishbone bush deteriorated allowing slight movement

Offside Front shock absorber weak

Fail 23 May 2018 132,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front evidence that o/s/f tyre has been rubbing on wheel arch liner

Offside Front front wishbone bush deteriorated allowing slight movement

Offside Front shock absorber weak

Pass 19 May 2017 118,643 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 110,927 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay items

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

Rear wiper blade split

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside items

Fail 24 May 2016 110,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay items

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

Rear wiper blade split

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside items

Pass 28 May 2015 102,600 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear wiper blade split

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2015 102,600 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear wiper blade split

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2014 91,796 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2014 91,796 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 May 2013 82,205 miles

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

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

n/s/r shock absorber shroud has become detatched

Pass 10 May 2013 82,205 miles

n/s/r shock absorber shroud has become detatched

Pass 11 Apr 2012 71,806 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 55,296 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 55,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 47,585 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 38,460 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 30,899 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 30,626 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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
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WF05 LTE is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LTE, 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 LTE registered?

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

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