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WK05 UZX

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,191 mi
Last recorded103,191 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 UZX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 103,191 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 103,190 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 94,493 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 94,473 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2018 86,442 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 79,207 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2017 79,207 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 68,844 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 58,975 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 58,946 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 49,062 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2014 48,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 37,950 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 37,507 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 35,242 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 32,191 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 30,833 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 24,884 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 18,791 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 17,995 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 17,991 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside 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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WK05 UZX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WK05 UZX, 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 WK05 UZX registered?

WK05 UZX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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