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WV05 UPB

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,893 mi
Last recorded146,893 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 UPB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 146,893 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs have corroded faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 137,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall rubber impacted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 137,471 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective tailpipe bracket broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall rubber impacted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 134,299 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 123,060 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 109,225 miles

front pads getting low

rear pads getting low

Fail 30 Aug 2017 109,225 miles

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

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

front pads getting low

rear pads getting low

Pass 7 Sep 2016 90,792 miles

DAMAGE ROAD WHEELS-O/S/F+N/S/F.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

SLIGHT NOISE O/S/R WHEEL?

Fail 6 Sep 2016 90,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

DAMAGE ROAD WHEELS-O/S/F+N/S/F.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

SLIGHT NOISE O/S/R WHEEL?

Pass 7 Sep 2015 73,149 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 70,928 miles

o.s rear anti roll bar end link slightly worn

Pass 8 Apr 2014 65,965 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 61,052 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 57,685 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 53,518 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 48,153 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 48,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 42,058 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 42,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 34,902 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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WV05 UPB is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WV05 UPB, 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 WV05 UPB registered?

WV05 UPB is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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