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BU05 YAG

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

143,494 mi
Last recorded143,494 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 YAG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2013 143,494 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 134,855 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2011 126,981 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 126,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 116,986 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 107,856 miles

both rear indicators discolouring

Pass 30 Jan 2009 98,465 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 8 Jan 2008 78,962 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 YAG is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BU05 YAG, 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 YAG registered?

BU05 YAG is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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The MOT history for BU05 YAG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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