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WM05 FTZ

2005 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,129 mi
Last recorded114,129 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM05 FTZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2013 114,129 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 93,872 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 93,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 71,967 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 71,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 54,075 miles

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

nearside rear tyre outer wall has two shallow cuts

offside rear tyre outer wall has a very shallow cut

Pass 10 Mar 2009 43,218 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 43,218 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2008 34,299 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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WM05 FTZ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WM05 FTZ, 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 WM05 FTZ registered?

WM05 FTZ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is WM05 FTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM05 FTZ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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