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WL54 MYD

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

162,541 mi
Last recorded162,541 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL54 MYD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2022 162,541 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 151,798 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 151,794 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bold inner edge of center 3/4s tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bold inner edge center 3/4s tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 143,741 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 138,152 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 130,266 miles

Front both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 29 Jan 2018 121,593 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 113,346 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear brake discs worn lipped on outer edges

Pass 11 Jan 2016 104,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre nail in tread on outer edge

Fail 31 Dec 2015 104,217 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre nail in tread on outer edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 96,004 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jan 2014 86,685 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 86,685 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 78,982 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 70,312 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 61,982 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all brake discs are slightly worn

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2010 53,805 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 45,415 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 34,010 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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WL54 MYD is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WL54 MYD, 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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WL54 MYD is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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