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AV55 YLH

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

154,829 mi
Last recorded154,829 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 YLH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2025 154,829 miles

Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2024 151,867 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 138,299 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 138,116 miles

Rear seats not in use

Fail 21 Feb 2022 138,116 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear seats not in use

Pass 8 Feb 2021 136,926 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 135,896 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 135,896 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 133,449 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 131,740 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 131,739 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 129,011 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 117,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 108,701 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 103,754 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 101,763 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 101,763 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 98,194 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 4 Jan 2011 94,932 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 88,717 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 78,262 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 78,262 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 YLH is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YLH, 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 YLH is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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