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WG05 VLO

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

145,838 mi
Last recorded145,838 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 VLO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 145,838 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 140,882 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2024 131,322 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 131,322 miles

Exhaust system insecure both rear brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

o/s front tyre pressure down

reversing lamps not working

Pass 24 Apr 2023 126,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2022 122,347 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 119,559 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 117,646 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 117,646 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 113,865 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 113,865 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front tyres worn away on inner edges

Pass 4 Apr 2018 109,649 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 104,559 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 104,559 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement at rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 99,347 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 99,347 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 94,124 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 94,124 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

engine management light on

Pass 7 Apr 2014 88,678 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 81,682 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 74,383 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 67,463 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 61,240 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 61,240 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 48,262 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 VLO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VLO, 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 VLO registered?

WG05 VLO is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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