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WV55 WXU

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

180,619 mi
Last recorded180,619 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 WXU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 180,619 miles

Offside Front Inner cv gator slightly seeping grease out put preventing the ingrease of dirt

exhaust middle box and rear box corroding

oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2019 180,618 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner cv gator slightly seeping grease out put preventing the ingrease of dirt

exhaust middle box and rear box corroding

oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2018 170,486 miles

exhaust middle and back box corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2018 170,407 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded

exhaust middle and back box corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2017 160,278 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 154,658 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 149,485 miles

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

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

exhaust heat sheld loose

exhaust week and rusted

Pass 23 May 2014 139,398 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 120,345 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 109,804 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 96,261 miles

the o.s.f.tyre is wearing to the inner edge.

Pass 28 Jan 2010 83,788 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 67,047 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 13 Oct 2008 65,519 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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WV55 WXU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WV55 WXU, 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 WV55 WXU registered?

WV55 WXU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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