MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,496 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear exhaust hanger insecure and rear silencer deteriorated
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Rear exhaust hanger insecure and rear silencer deteriorated
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
handbrake travel high but still has slight reserve travel
slight play in offside steering arm guide bush.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
handbrake travel high but still has slight reserve travel
slight play in offside steering arm guide bush.
front and rear tyres are a differant size
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
front and rear tyres are a differant size
nearside front tyre is bald on inner edge
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DV55 YCJ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 DV55 YCJ, 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 DV55 YCJ registered?
DV55 YCJ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 December 2005.
Is DV55 YCJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for DV55 YCJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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