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WX05 XZN

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,229 mi
Last recorded140,229 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 XZN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 140,229 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 137,079 miles

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

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 Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 131,441 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 127,125 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 127,125 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracked in tread

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 118,128 miles

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 110,240 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 110,238 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 102,267 miles

front floors thin

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2014 95,693 miles

front lower suspension arm (rear bushes) de-bonding and weak

n/s/r droplink has some play

Pass 22 Aug 2013 90,130 miles

wish bone rear bushes have some ware

Pass 29 Aug 2012 84,237 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 84,235 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 75,620 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 71,385 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 59,992 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 47,789 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 36,376 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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WX05 XZN is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WX05 XZN, 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 WX05 XZN registered?

WX05 XZN is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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