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YP05 WVJ

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

164,637 mi
Last recorded164,637 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 WVJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 164,637 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 157,968 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 157,957 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 151,071 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 Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 150,833 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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 Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 135,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 135,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 124,624 miles

Child Seat fitted to N/S/R seat position, unable too inspect or check the operation of the seat belt.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jul 2012 117,114 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Jul 2012 117,114 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 108,288 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 98,904 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 98,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 88,280 miles

child seat fitted rear r/h not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jun 2008 70,854 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2008 70,363 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear 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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YP05 WVJ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YP05 WVJ, 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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YP05 WVJ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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