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BU05 YCC

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

169,538 mi
Last recorded169,538 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 169,538 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 169,457 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 161,672 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 155,893 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 151,231 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 143,859 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 143,827 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2018 133,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inside edge & damage to outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 126,678 miles

Child seat fitted to N/S/R seat

Damage to N/S/F tyre sidewall

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2016 117,337 miles

Engine cover obscuring some components

Plastic undertray & sill covers fitted

Slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar link

Slight roughness in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 7 Mar 2015 105,961 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2014 91,984 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 91,984 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 81,348 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 70,229 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 61,759 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 57,538 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 51,990 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 46,883 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 YCC is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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

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