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WF05 YOA

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,494 mi
Last recorded151,494 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 YOA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 151,494 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 148,720 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Jun 2014 141,979 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 141,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 136,554 miles

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 12 Jun 2013 136,515 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 14 May 2012 133,414 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s wiper blade smears

slight ridge front brake discs

Fail 26 Apr 2011 127,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 127,771 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 124,671 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 113,124 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 102,913 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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WF05 YOA is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YOA, 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 YOA registered?

WF05 YOA is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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