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WJ05 OOB

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

140,207 mi
Last recorded140,207 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 OOB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 140,207 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 126,482 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 116,571 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2014 103,878 miles

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

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

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

exhaust backbox hanger broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 1 Mar 2013 95,263 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 81,897 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust system corroded

unable to check exhaust emissions due to vehicle being a low emitter

unable to check outer sills fully due to sideskirts fitted

windscreen wipers smearing slightly

Fail 8 Mar 2012 81,894 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust system corroded

unable to check exhaust emissions due to vehicle being a low emitter

unable to check outer sills fully due to sideskirts fitted

windscreen wipers smearing slightly

Pass 7 Nov 2011 76,874 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 71,345 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 59,659 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 50,109 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 40,614 miles

front pads low

Pass 14 Jan 2008 38,363 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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WJ05 OOB is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green 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 WJ05 OOB, 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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WJ05 OOB is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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