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WF54 WOY

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

167,793 mi
Last recorded167,793 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF54 WOY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 167,793 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

suspension components+brake pipes+ferrules corroding,slight damaged nearside rear wheel

Pass 30 Mar 2017 161,048 miles

brake discs wearing,brake pipes+ferrules corroding

Fail 30 Mar 2017 161,045 miles

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

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

brake discs wearing,brake pipes+ferrules corroding

Pass 30 Mar 2016 157,118 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

parking brake performance only just met minimum requirement

Fail 30 Mar 2016 157,118 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

parking brake performance only just met minimum requirement

Pass 28 Apr 2015 153,042 miles

wear in rear anti roll bar drop link joints

Pass 31 Mar 2014 147,929 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 140,743 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust mounting corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2013 140,743 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear exhaust mounting corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2012 126,976 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 126,976 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 112,920 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 99,674 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 83,861 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 69,389 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2008 69,322 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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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WF54 WOY is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver 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 WF54 WOY, 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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WF54 WOY is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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