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YA05 WPN

2005 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

145,897 mi
Last recorded145,897 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 WPN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 145,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge MEETS THE MINIMUM LEGAL REQUIREMENT ONLY ! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge MEETS THE MINIMUM LEGAL REQUIREMENT ONLY ! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 140,458 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 135,500 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 130,884 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 126,760 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 126,760 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front front wiper smear

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged case missing ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror missing case damaged ()

Pass 3 Jun 2019 122,258 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers streaky (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 122,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers streaky (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 113,224 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 110,780 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 110,780 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 107,246 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 107,246 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 103,631 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Jul 2015 103,629 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2014 99,189 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 92,964 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 88,514 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 25 Jul 2011 85,322 miles

Child seat fitted n/s/r

Pass 20 Jul 2010 79,026 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 75,354 miles

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

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)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 71,147 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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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YA05 WPN is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YA05 WPN, 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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YA05 WPN is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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