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WF05 YUR

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,497 mi
Last recorded148,497 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 YUR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2020 148,497 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust smoking but passed emissions test.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 139,151 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 139,150 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 125,462 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 125,462 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour Both. (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 112,846 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 99,171 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Pass 26 Mar 2015 85,375 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 68,566 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 53,372 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 45,659 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 43,128 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 38,614 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 32,386 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 24,243 miles

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

Offside 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
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WF05 YUR is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YUR, 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 YUR registered?

WF05 YUR is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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