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AV55 YKY

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

190,988 mi
Last recorded190,988 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 YKY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 190,988 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 190,980 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 188,297 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

O/S/R brake has slight bind

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 183,144 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Inner cv boot leaking slightly

Pass 4 Dec 2017 177,274 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 13 Dec 2016 167,325 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Splits to N/S/F tyre inner side wall

Pass 9 Dec 2015 155,578 miles

handbrake travel high

rear bump stops broken

rear springs corroded

rear tyres close to limit 2154518

slight play in osr drop link

windscreen chipped

Fail 9 Dec 2015 155,578 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

handbrake travel high

rear bump stops broken

rear springs corroded

rear tyres close to limit 2154518

slight play in osr drop link

windscreen chipped

Pass 8 Dec 2014 149,437 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2013 143,975 miles

front and rear pads worn

off side front and both rear springs corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2013 143,975 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front and rear pads worn

off side front and both rear springs corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2012 139,172 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

rear exhaust box outer shell corroded and pealing

Pass 9 Dec 2011 128,962 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2011 128,790 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 118,574 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 108,109 miles

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

Front brake pads have aproximately 4mm remaining

Pass 16 Dec 2008 93,651 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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AV55 YKY is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AV55 YKY, 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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AV55 YKY is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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