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WK05 VAD

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

94,762 mi
Last recorded94,762 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 VAD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 94,762 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 92,318 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 88,994 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 85,166 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 83,026 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 78,732 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 74,970 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 71,310 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)

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

nail in n/s/r tyre -- punctured

Pass 7 Feb 2013 67,104 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 62,523 miles

Front pas rack rams have slight misting (both sides)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 54,075 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 45,375 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 37,675 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 29,289 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 29,289 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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WK05 VAD is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 WK05 VAD, 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 VAD registered?

WK05 VAD is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is WK05 VAD safe to buy?

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