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WU55 VND

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,425 mi
Last recorded164,425 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 VND
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2023 164,425 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2023 164,420 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 158,048 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 158,048 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 148,962 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Apr 2020 144,603 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 137,225 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 127,708 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 123,899 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 May 2017 123,896 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 118,875 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 118,875 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 115,804 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded but not leaking

front tyres worn low

Pass 28 Oct 2013 111,000 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 103,549 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 96,489 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)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 96,412 miles

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

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)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 87,412 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 78,003 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 69,768 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 69,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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WU55 VND is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel 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 WU55 VND, 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 WU55 VND registered?

WU55 VND is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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