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WG05 VBF

2005 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

145,691 mi
Last recorded145,691 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 VBF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 145,691 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 145,691 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 141,288 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 141,193 miles

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))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 141,191 miles

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))

Pass 17 May 2019 137,847 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2019 137,792 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 135,046 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2018 135,044 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 131,676 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 May 2016 128,456 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 128,452 miles

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)

Pass 15 May 2015 122,479 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2015 122,478 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 109,563 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 97,598 miles

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)

Pass 18 May 2012 89,527 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2012 89,515 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 83,672 miles

Front brake discs corroded (inside face)

Pass 19 May 2010 79,677 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 77,620 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 74,055 miles

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.

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 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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