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WJ05 UMM

2005 Volvo V50

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

108,427 mi
Last recorded108,427 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 UMM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 108,427 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

handbrake performance only just met

Fail 11 Feb 2026 108,426 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

handbrake performance only just met

Pass 10 Feb 2025 101,470 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2025 101,470 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 96,453 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 91,341 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 91,332 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake fluid leak nearside rear (1.2.1 (g))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 85,459 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 81,927 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 81,919 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 78,049 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 73,725 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 69,301 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 62,220 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 58,476 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 54,144 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 54,086 miles

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

slight rattle from inside exhaust

Pass 6 Mar 2014 41,747 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2012 20,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 20,564 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 19,456 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 17,746 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 15,447 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 12,811 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 10,332 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 UMM is a 2005 Volvo V50 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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

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