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WG05 MOV

2005 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

171,363 mi
Last recorded171,363 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 MOV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 171,363 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 162,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2024 155,483 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 147,877 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 140,615 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 134,033 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 128,075 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 120,924 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 112,511 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 107,322 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 107,308 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 102,609 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 97,304 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 92,992 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 86,603 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 75,167 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 61,925 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 51,903 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 42,005 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 32,199 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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WG05 MOV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel 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 WG05 MOV, 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 WG05 MOV registered?

WG05 MOV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 June 2005.

Is WG05 MOV safe to buy?

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