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WF55 NRJ

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,568 mi
Last recorded144,568 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 NRJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 144,568 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 144,568 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 127,334 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 114,862 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bushes. Both offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2017 114,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45/R18 - 89W (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/R18 - 89W (4.1.E.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bushes. Both offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2016 102,005 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 101,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 88,437 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2015 88,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2014 74,334 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2014 74,334 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2013 62,052 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 56,638 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant level low

Cuts to nearside rear tyre outer wall

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge and has cuts on the outer wall

Slight damage nearside front inner wheel rim

offside rear tyre fouling inner arch

Fail 12 Oct 2012 56,638 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant level low

Cuts to nearside rear tyre outer wall

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge and has cuts on the outer wall

Slight damage nearside front inner wheel rim

offside rear tyre fouling inner arch

Fail 12 Oct 2011 49,658 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2011 49,658 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2010 41,695 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 34,137 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 34,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 26,603 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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WF55 NRJ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WF55 NRJ, 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 WF55 NRJ registered?

WF55 NRJ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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