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YE05 WSU

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

178,193 mi
Last recorded178,193 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 WSU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 178,193 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 173,370 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 172,587 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 170,570 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 170,570 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 169,937 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 168,597 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 166,971 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 165,088 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 154,903 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 154,903 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush both (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 145,349 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 145,347 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2014 133,426 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2013 123,228 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 109,315 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s/r

Rear brake pads worn low

Unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2012 109,315 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted to n/s/r

Rear brake pads worn low

Unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2011 96,831 miles

N/S/R Wheel slightly bent

Unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2011 96,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

N/S/R Wheel slightly bent

Unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2010 85,735 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)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 69,903 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 54,195 miles

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

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

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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YE05 WSU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol 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 YE05 WSU, 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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YE05 WSU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 June 2005.

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