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AY55 LUO

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,577 mi
Last recorded80,577 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 LUO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 80,577 miles

centre exhaust section has slight blow

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

offside front tyre on legal limit

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly and close to legal limit in places

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2015 74,888 miles

service overdue indicator on

Fail 1 Oct 2015 74,881 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

service overdue indicator on

Pass 4 Sep 2014 70,037 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 70,036 miles

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 27 Sep 2013 63,343 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 55,852 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 50,029 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 43,016 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 43,016 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 34,622 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 34,622 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 23,341 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 23,340 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)

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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AY55 LUO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AY55 LUO, 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 AY55 LUO registered?

AY55 LUO is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is AY55 LUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY55 LUO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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