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YX05 WWL

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

164,204 mi
Last recorded164,204 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 WWL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2021 164,204 miles

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2021 164,199 miles

Brake performance not tested Imbalance too high, rear brakes fluctuating (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested Too Smokey (8.2.1.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Off side front (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front plate (0.1 (b))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Off side front (7.1.2 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Off side front & off side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2020 160,487 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2020 160,487 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 156,050 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 143,095 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 136,175 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)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 136,174 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 130,799 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 118,213 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 95,295 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)

Slight leak from Steering rack

Fail 20 Apr 2012 86,722 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 86,722 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 74,196 miles

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 74,196 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 61,182 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 61,182 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 50,145 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 39,683 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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YX05 WWL is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YX05 WWL, 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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YX05 WWL is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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