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WG54 VPJ

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

180,030 mi
Last recorded180,030 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 VPJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 180,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 168,220 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 168,185 miles

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

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

anti skid light service active

both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

Pass 20 Feb 2015 156,566 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 147,803 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 136,486 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 132,467 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 128,687 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 121,186 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 115,278 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 112,775 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 88,657 miles

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)

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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WG54 VPJ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WG54 VPJ, 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 WG54 VPJ registered?

WG54 VPJ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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