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WG55 UDO

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

163,797 mi
Last recorded163,797 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 UDO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 163,797 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 162,121 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output X2 both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disk worn/corroded.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X2 tyres 10 yrs old (2015) + perishing/cracking. Michelin 205/55/R16 91T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wiper blade deteriorated.

Subframes & suspension components slightly corroded.

Fail 22 Mar 2025 162,120 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt X2 Both sides lower boots deteriorated. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output X2 both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disk worn/corroded.

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X2 tyres 10 yrs old (2015) + perishing/cracking. Michelin 205/55/R16 91T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wiper blade deteriorated.

Subframes & suspension components slightly corroded.

Pass 7 Feb 2024 159,142 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 157,710 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Shock worn/weak. (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Wiper blade deterioated & washers not working/blocked.

Fail 6 Feb 2023 157,710 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Shock worn/weak. (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Wiper blade deterioated & washers not working/blocked.

Pass 27 Jan 2022 155,079 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 155,071 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 149,274 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 149,274 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 143,804 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 143,804 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 138,078 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four tyres inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2017 124,080 miles

N/S/R seat belt suspect operation

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

Rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2016 114,071 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 100,147 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 88,119 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)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 74,694 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 63,311 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 63,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 52,905 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2010 40,049 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 40,049 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 26,767 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)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 23,637 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 UDO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 UDO, 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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WG55 UDO is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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