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WG55 AYX

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

204,849 mi
Last recorded204,849 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 AYX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 204,849 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 204,843 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 187,870 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexi and central silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 187,865 miles

Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit Tow bar socket wires (4.11 (c) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Offside and nearside incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn And upper boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexi and central silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust heat shield slightly insecure central and rear

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside front brake disc heat shield insecure

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 171,307 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 171,229 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 171,229 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 160,346 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner tie rod has slight play

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 152,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and worn smooth on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 144,338 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Nearside Rear worn on inner edge

Offside both inner alloys mishapen

Rear both tyres nailed

Rear exhaust hanger broken off

Pass 3 Feb 2015 135,806 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 127,569 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 127,569 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 118,590 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 116,989 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 93,710 miles

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

front brake disc slightly worn

Fail 27 Sep 2011 93,675 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front brake disc slightly worn

Pass 7 Sep 2010 63,621 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 50,852 miles

nearside front tyre tread worn low 2.5mm

offside front tyre tread worn low 2mm

Fail 13 Oct 2009 50,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre tread worn low 2.5mm

offside front tyre tread worn low 2mm

Pass 16 Oct 2008 38,310 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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WG55 AYX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WG55 AYX, 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 WG55 AYX registered?

WG55 AYX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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