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BU05 YBY

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

162,530 mi
Last recorded162,530 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 YBY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2017 162,530 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 135,959 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 128,836 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 117,447 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 106,876 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 97,460 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Mar 2011 89,030 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 78,954 miles

n/s front tyre tread distorted

Pass 4 Mar 2009 69,775 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 58,848 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 YBY is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU05 YBY registered?

BU05 YBY is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is BU05 YBY safe to buy?

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