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AK05 YYT

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,396 mi
Last recorded147,396 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 YYT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 147,396 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake discs pitted/corroded

exhaust tail pipe hanger broken

Pass 22 Sep 2012 133,246 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 133,593 miles

both front brake disc rusted

Fail 23 Sep 2011 133,593 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

both front brake disc rusted

Pass 3 Sep 2010 121,348 miles

n/s/f fog lamp damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2009 112,478 miles

front wiper blades slightly worn.

nearside front fog lamp glass broken.

Fail 14 Sep 2009 112,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front wiper blades slightly worn.

nearside front fog lamp glass broken.

Pass 9 Jun 2008 99,239 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise nearside front fog light

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 YYT is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YYT, 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 YYT registered?

AK05 YYT is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 June 2005.

Is AK05 YYT safe to buy?

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