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YS54 WFO

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

127,202 mi
Last recorded127,202 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 WFO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 127,202 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed insecure and allowing to be chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside mirror cover missing

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2025 127,188 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed insecure and allowing to be chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside mirror cover missing

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 121,033 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 115,679 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 111,504 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 108,527 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 99,280 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns/os corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 99,280 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both ns/os (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns/os corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 88,663 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 77,398 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 68,146 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 62,173 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 55,974 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 51,564 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 48,341 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 45,612 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 45,550 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 44,624 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Aug 2011 44,624 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 42,239 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 42,214 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 3 Aug 2010 42,195 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 39,479 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 36,129 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)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 26,864 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 26,864 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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YS54 WFO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YS54 WFO, 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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YS54 WFO is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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