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YF55 WPZ

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

162,181 mi
Last recorded162,181 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 WPZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 162,181 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 142,347 miles

exhaust is getting rusted & thin

off side front drive shaft support bearing has some noise

Pass 17 Apr 2018 134,818 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn & perished

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside front wheel bearing producing slight noise but not rough when rotated.

Offside rear tyre perished.

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box section deteriorated.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 124,058 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 111,279 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 111,265 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 99,060 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 87,862 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 76,131 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 71,895 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Nov 2011
Pass 6 Nov 2010
Pass 30 Nov 2009
Pass 5 Nov 2008 67,266 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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YF55 WPZ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YF55 WPZ, 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 YF55 WPZ registered?

YF55 WPZ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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