MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,691 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured rear o/s indicator white (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear both n/s o/s outer shocker casings loose (5.3.2 (b))
little reserve travel handbrake
oil leak
Front Coil spring fractured or broken front both n/s o/s coil springs broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front washers not working [possible no water ] (3.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured rear o/s indicator white (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear both n/s o/s outer shocker casings loose (5.3.2 (b))
little reserve travel handbrake
oil leak
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured rears (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
front and nearside rear brake backing plates corroded
gearbox oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Direction indicator slightly discoloured rears (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
front and nearside rear brake backing plates corroded
gearbox oil leak
Nearside Front headlight washer broken
front tyres wearing on inner edges
rear exhaust mount secured with wire
rear suspension components rusty
slight damage to n/s front wheel
slight wear on front suspension struts
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
front tyres wearing on inner edges
rear exhaust mount secured with wire
rear suspension components rusty
slight damage to n/s front wheel
slight wear on front suspension struts
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear tyres worn on inner edges
offside front tyre inner edge worn
offsiderear tyre slight cut in outer sidewall
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear tyres worn on inner edges
engine management warning lamp on during test
offside front tyre inner edge worn
offsiderear tyre slight cut in outer sidewall
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/f orange side marker lamp not working
Front brake discs corroded (inside face)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
handbrake lever nearing end of reserve travel.
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WG05 VBF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 VBF, 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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WG05 VBF is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2005.
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