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AK05 YYP

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

159,879 mi
Last recorded159,879 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 YYP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2014 159,879 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 159,879 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 154,186 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 154,186 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 138,852 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both front tyres and nearside rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 9 Aug 2011 122,101 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2010 105,104 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear light lens damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2009 94,320 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 84,829 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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AK05 YYP is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AK05 YYP, 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 AK05 YYP registered?

AK05 YYP is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 June 2005.

Is AK05 YYP safe to buy?

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