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WF55 VNM

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

147,199 mi
Last recorded147,199 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 VNM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2019 147,199 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 142,412 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 142,121 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 117,190 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 113,681 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 113,679 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 108,778 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 108,778 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 103,821 miles

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

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

nearside rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2013 95,534 miles

fair amount of hand brake travel

n/s dip beam aim on min height setting

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edges and tread depth on legal limit (Advise attention)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edges and tread depth on legal limit (Advise attention)

o/s/r seat belt stalk plastic cover missing

Pass 26 Apr 2012 83,876 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 71,303 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 71,303 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 58,606 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Sep 2008 32,609 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 VNM 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 73.3%.

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 WF55 VNM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF55 VNM registered?

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

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