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WJ05 RYX

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,157 mi
Last recorded58,157 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 RYX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 58,157 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 52,938 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 48,907 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 48,907 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 45,285 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 39,874 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 39,865 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 39,295 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 39,292 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 39,110 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 38,002 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 37,995 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured drop link (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

light not tested

Pass 18 Dec 2017 36,153 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 34,230 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 31,794 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 27,739 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 25,545 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 22,152 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 22,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 19,262 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 19,248 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 15,809 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 13,789 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 12,266 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 RYX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RYX, 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 WJ05 RYX registered?

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

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