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WL05 FTJ

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

108,973 mi
Last recorded108,973 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL05 FTJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 108,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 104,972 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Apr 2017 100,528 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 95,632 miles

offside rear tyre slightly worn and mis shaped

Pass 22 May 2015 90,830 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 74,825 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 56,529 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 56,529 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 40,443 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 37,371 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 34,831 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 31,239 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 25,772 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 FTJ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FTJ, 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 FTJ registered?

WL05 FTJ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is WL05 FTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL05 FTJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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