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WJ05 RYW

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

180,751 mi
Last recorded180,751 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 RYW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 180,751 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 May 2023 180,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 May 2022 174,834 miles

Coolant level below minimum.

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 25 May 2022 174,795 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 2.22 Average. (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40%. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant level below minimum.

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 May 2021 166,789 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 26 May 2021 166,789 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (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))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 May 2020 160,071 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 154,592 miles

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

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 5 Jun 2019 154,592 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 8 May 2018 152,726 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 150,344 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 150,344 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 May 2016 142,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge also worn down (4.1.E.1)

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

both head lamp washers low pressure from jets

Pass 1 Jun 2015 130,660 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 130,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 116,942 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 116,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 102,794 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 88,617 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2011 74,837 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 74,836 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 67,069 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

n/s rear caliper clicks when pedal depressed

Fail 28 Jul 2010 67,069 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

n/s rear caliper clicks when pedal depressed

Pass 13 Jul 2009 53,876 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 53,876 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 50,767 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 42,021 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 42,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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WJ05 RYW is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 WJ05 RYW, 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 RYW is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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