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YP55 WJF

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

154,562 mi
Last recorded154,562 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 WJF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 154,562 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear tires inner tread worn unevenly

Pass 9 Jul 2025 148,977 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 148,977 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 145,109 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust box deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 12 Jul 2023 142,303 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust box deteriorated but not leaking

Fail 12 Jul 2023 142,303 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust box deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 18 Jul 2022 138,806 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust centre box deteriorated but not leaking

Fail 18 Jul 2022 138,806 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust centre box deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 29 Jul 2021 136,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 134,850 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 134,850 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 128,287 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 118,795 miles

small chip in windscreen

Fail 29 May 2018 118,795 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

small chip in windscreen

Pass 25 May 2017 107,395 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust box deteriorated but not leaking

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 9 Jun 2016 100,749 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 100,750 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 28 May 2015 91,626 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 May 2014 84,752 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 80,863 miles

o/s/f wheel rim slightly damaged

rear silencer outer skin slightly corroded

small chips in windscreen

Pass 28 May 2012 74,631 miles

front discs are worn slightly on inner edges

o/s/f wheel rim damaged slightly

o/s/r tyre tread is low

rear silencer outer skin slightly corroded

rear stabilizer bushes worn slightly

Pass 31 May 2011 68,965 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 May 2011 68,965 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 61,996 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 55,705 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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YP55 WJF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YP55 WJF, 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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YP55 WJF is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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