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WL05 AGO

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

150,306 mi
Last recorded150,306 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL05 AGO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 150,306 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 146,020 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 146,020 miles

Rear Engine mounting bracket missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 141,358 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 141,358 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 134,587 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 134,587 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 112,865 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 90,358 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 66,301 miles

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

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

wipers poor

Pass 25 Apr 2013 52,181 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 48,507 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 44,149 miles

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

off side rear tyre age cracked

Pass 26 Apr 2010 38,337 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 30,961 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 24,065 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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WL05 AGO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WL05 AGO, 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 WL05 AGO registered?

WL05 AGO is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is WL05 AGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL05 AGO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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