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WP54 OKB

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

116,586 mi
Last recorded116,586 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP54 OKB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 116,586 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides,!! (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 116,586 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides,!! (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 113,626 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2025 113,626 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

front brake pads low.

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 111,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack.!! (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2023 107,725 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 103,710 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 103,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 101,781 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 99,977 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 99,370 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 98,506 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

engine covers fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2016 98,506 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread face (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both (2.4.G.2)

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2015 91,364 miles

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

n/s/f tyre is worn on the inside edge

o/s/f tyre is worn on the inside edge

o/s/r tyre is worn on the inside edge

Pass 6 May 2014 81,370 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 71,153 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 61,985 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 53,176 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 May 2010 44,102 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 36,690 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2009 36,690 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2008 26,379 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 25,535 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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WP54 OKB is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WP54 OKB, 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 WP54 OKB registered?

WP54 OKB is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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