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WF05 YOO

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

55,838 mi
Last recorded55,838 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 YOO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 55,838 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rubber boot around ferrule very swollen (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 55,084 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 53,666 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 51,888 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 49,844 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 47,189 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 44,436 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 41,353 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 41,353 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 38,516 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 36,763 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 34,060 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 32,446 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 29,254 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 26,942 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 24,973 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 22,780 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 20,431 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 18,411 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 15,324 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 YOO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 WF05 YOO, 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 YOO registered?

WF05 YOO is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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