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FN55 YYS

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,622 mi
Last recorded161,622 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 YYS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 161,622 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine/sill covers

Fail 18 Aug 2021 156,508 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all appears to have been stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside appears to have been stood (6.1.1 (c) (i))

top covers under trays sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2020 155,393 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine/sill covers

Pass 6 Jun 2019 146,226 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 141,859 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 141,849 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 May 2017 135,003 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 May 2017 135,003 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 132,635 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 121,424 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 117,365 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 112,991 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 107,212 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 98,584 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 86,462 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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FN55 YYS is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FN55 YYS, 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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FN55 YYS is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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