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WG05 XZY

2005 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

153,804 mi
Last recorded153,804 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 XZY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 153,804 miles

exhaust deteriorated

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Sep 2018 147,664 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 143,157 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 137,712 miles

play in rear droplinks

Pass 18 Nov 2015 132,733 miles

slight play in rear droplinks

Pass 8 Oct 2014 127,356 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 116,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 116,282 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 100,683 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 83,526 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 63,357 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 44,325 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 20,574 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 XZY is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 XZY, 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 XZY registered?

WG05 XZY is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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