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BU05 YAA

2005 Volvo V50

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,124 mi
Last recorded130,124 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 YAA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 130,124 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 130,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 112,129 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 105,588 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 104,093 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 104,093 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 91,621 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Mar 2013 73,027 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 55,629 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 47,241 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 47,238 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 39,566 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 32,189 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 23,694 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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BU05 YAA is a 2005 Volvo V50 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BU05 YAA, 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 BU05 YAA registered?

BU05 YAA is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is BU05 YAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU05 YAA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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