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WR05 TXW

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,088 mi
Last recorded141,088 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 TXW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2023 141,088 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control (dog bone) arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control (dog bone) arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills/ chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills/ chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 135,449 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front & offside rear tyres cracking inside tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside front & nearside rear brake discs backing plates missing

Pass 15 Jan 2021 133,382 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

o/s/f & n/s/r brake discs backing plates missing

Fail 14 Jan 2021 133,382 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

o/s/f & n/s/r brake discs backing plates missing

Pass 7 Jan 2020 131,405 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 126,143 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 117,626 miles

offside front brake disc backing plate missing

Fail 19 Dec 2017 117,626 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

offside front brake disc backing plate missing

Pass 11 Jan 2017 113,155 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 113,141 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 109,152 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 103,078 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 92,328 miles

Advise small cut in n/s/r tyre tread.

Fail 10 Mar 2014 92,328 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Advise small cut in n/s/r tyre tread.

Pass 18 Feb 2013 81,321 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 72,320 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 72,320 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 May 2011 63,882 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 54,539 miles

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

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)

nearside front tyre tread on 3mm...

offside front tyre tread on 3mm...

Pass 12 May 2009 42,504 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 33,049 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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WR05 TXW is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WR05 TXW, 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 TXW registered?

WR05 TXW is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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