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DK55 YMZ

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

154,631 mi
Last recorded154,631 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 YMZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2014 154,631 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 153,718 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 153,698 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

play on offside front wheel

Pass 22 Sep 2012 149,178 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 141,934 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 134,923 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 126,607 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 107,049 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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DK55 YMZ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 DK55 YMZ, 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 DK55 YMZ registered?

DK55 YMZ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is DK55 YMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK55 YMZ 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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