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WV05 YLE

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

109,915 mi
Last recorded109,915 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 YLE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 109,915 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 107,271 miles

Exhaust condition

Pass 22 Nov 2018 105,939 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/s , o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 102,752 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 95,755 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 84,673 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 75,740 miles

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

advise engine fault light on

Pass 10 Apr 2014 71,272 miles

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

nearside front suspension bush ( rear of 2 ) split,but has no excessive play

Pass 16 Apr 2013 66,559 miles

power steering rack damp

rear indicators faded

Pass 19 Apr 2012 61,700 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 61,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

front brake pads low

service light on

Pass 12 Apr 2011 55,289 miles

front pads low

rear tyres undulating on inner tread

steering rack damp

Pass 13 Apr 2010 48,627 miles

rear brake pads near limit

rear tyres starting to undulate on inner tread

Pass 25 Nov 2009 46,877 miles

inboard front brake pads worn close to minimum thickness

rear inboard brake pads worn close to minimum thickness

Pass 1 Apr 2009 40,279 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 31,078 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 YLE is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV05 YLE registered?

WV05 YLE is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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