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WG05 SDU

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,403 mi
Last recorded133,403 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 SDU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 133,403 miles

both front wishbone back bushes slight play.

offside front tyre tread close to legal limit.

Pass 2 Jul 2016 132,176 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 137,881 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

front brake pads worn

Pass 6 Mar 2014 118,050 miles

Condition of exhaust

Condition of front & rear brake discs

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Wear to all 4 tyres on edges

Pass 6 Jul 2013 108,435 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

rear shocker covers detatched

Fail 6 Jul 2013 108,434 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust deteriorated

rear shocker covers detatched

Pass 29 Jun 2012 89,930 miles

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

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

excess corrosion on rear silancer

o/s/f/ tyre low on pressure suspected leak from rim [no signe of nail]

Pass 24 Jun 2011 82,242 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 82,248 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 73,394 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 64,575 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 55,703 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 SDU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WG05 SDU, 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 WG05 SDU registered?

WG05 SDU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is WG05 SDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG05 SDU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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