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WU55 VNY

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

162,659 mi
Last recorded162,659 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 VNY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 162,659 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

centre exhaust box in poor condition

gearbox mount missing bolt

Pass 11 Jun 2018 158,933 miles

Offside Rear tyre side wall damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear disc corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2018 158,933 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre side wall damaged

Rear disc corroded

Pass 25 May 2017 155,071 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

center silencer silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2016 146,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 137,437 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 137,437 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 135,097 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Dec 2013 119,354 miles

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

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

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

centre silencer poor

Fail 18 Dec 2013 119,354 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

centre silencer poor

Pass 10 Dec 2012 103,814 miles

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

cuts in tread of n/s rear tyre

oil level near minimum

Fail 10 Dec 2012 103,814 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

cuts in tread of n/s rear tyre

oil level near minimum

Pass 5 Oct 2011 84,332 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 69,579 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 69,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 53,575 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)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 40,394 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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WU55 VNY is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VNY, 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 VNY registered?

WU55 VNY is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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