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WN55 UFR

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,446 mi
Last recorded164,446 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN55 UFR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 164,446 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 164,444 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 160,937 miles

Both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Both rear tyres below 1mm on inside edges

Pass 10 Oct 2023 157,500 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 157,500 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 155,017 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear subframe, suspension and chassis components have some surface corrosion.

Fail 25 Oct 2022 155,017 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear subframe, suspension and chassis components have some surface corrosion.

Pass 11 Oct 2021 152,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear subframe and chassis have some surface corrosion.

Fail 11 Oct 2021 152,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear subframe and chassis have some surface corrosion.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 150,002 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 143,047 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 135,214 miles

All coil springs light corrosion.

Light corrosion rear underside.

Pass 25 Sep 2017 126,275 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)

Rear exhaust hanger broken but system is secure.

Rear-most silencer corroded.

Pass 3 Oct 2016 118,533 miles

Rear exhaust bracket rusty but secure.

Rear most exhaust silencer corroded but not blowing.

Fail 3 Oct 2016 118,533 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket rusty but secure.

Rear most exhaust silencer corroded but not blowing.

Pass 16 Oct 2015 110,367 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 100,448 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 90,631 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 80,377 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 69,033 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 58,836 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 58,836 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 48,223 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 36,516 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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WN55 UFR is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WN55 UFR, 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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WN55 UFR is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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