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WG05 MRV

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,703 mi
Last recorded146,703 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 MRV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 146,703 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

engine oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2017 146,649 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged inner face (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

engine oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2016 135,850 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 103,778 miles

Advise off side front marker light not working

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 115,707 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 108,379 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 91,577 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 76,660 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 72,672 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 72,672 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 57,194 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 57,194 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 44,381 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Jul 2009 44,381 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 30,296 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 30,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 MRV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol 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 WG05 MRV, 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

How do I check the history of WG05 MRV?

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What year was WG05 MRV registered?

WG05 MRV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is WG05 MRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG05 MRV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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