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WR05 KWS

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

152,543 mi
Last recorded152,543 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 KWS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 152,543 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 147,355 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 147,353 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Coolant leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 146,046 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 146,054 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 143,463 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 141,402 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 132,633 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 126,102 miles

Both Rear tyres are worn close to the legal tread depth limit on the inner edges.

Pass 8 Jun 2017 121,215 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 111,062 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 93,338 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 84,872 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 69,825 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 61,718 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 51,853 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 43,109 miles

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

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

headlight aims at minimum hight

Fail 1 Jun 2010 43,109 miles

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

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

headlight aims at minimum hight

Pass 22 May 2009 36,363 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 28,181 miles

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

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

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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WR05 KWS is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WR05 KWS, 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 WR05 KWS registered?

WR05 KWS is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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