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WG05 YAE

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

142,376 mi
Last recorded142,376 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 YAE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 142,376 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 142,373 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment + offside (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber soft ( no leaks detected )

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

parking brake efficiency on 17% .

Pass 30 May 2018 138,359 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 138,359 miles

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 May 2018 138,357 miles

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Jun 2017 134,639 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 134,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 128,193 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)

centre to rear exhaust corroded

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 2 Jun 2015 120,755 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 120,753 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 114,417 miles

o/s mirror slightly damaged

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 24 May 2013 109,342 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 104,657 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 104,657 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 98,038 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 98,038 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 91,099 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 71,889 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 63,018 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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 YAE is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YAE, 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 YAE is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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