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HY05 YXK

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

190,470 mi
Last recorded190,470 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 YXK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022 190,470 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2022 190,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 183,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

nearside mirror glass damaged

Pass 10 Dec 2020 178,046 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges , offside severely.

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 178,041 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both front tyres worn on inner edges , offside severely.

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 170,166 miles

Accident damage to front of vehicle.

Offside headlamp aim slightly low.

Parking brake performance low on offside : - recommend attention.

Fail 4 Jun 2019 170,166 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Accident damage to front of vehicle.

Offside headlamp aim slightly low.

Parking brake performance low on offside : - recommend attention.

Pass 4 Jun 2018 163,154 miles

Front disc pads low.

Offside and nearside front tyres badly worn on inner edges.

Rear tyres close to wear limit.

Fail 4 Jun 2018 163,154 miles

Front disc pads low.

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside and nearside front tyres badly worn on inner edges.

Rear tyres close to wear limit.

Pass 5 Jun 2017 157,494 miles

offside rear tyre tread getting low.

rear brake discs corroded :- nearside severely.

Fail 5 Jun 2017 157,494 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside rear tyre tread getting low.

rear brake discs corroded :- nearside severely.

rear exhaust heat-shield insecure.

Pass 11 May 2016 150,606 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges (wheel alignment recommended)

rear brake discs corroded/pitted

rear tyres wearing on inner edges (recommend wheel alignment)

undertrays, engine covers and plastic sills fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Fail 9 May 2016 150,541 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges (wheel alignment recommended)

offside rear light lens broken

rear brake discs corroded/pitted

rear tyres wearing on inner edges (recommend wheel alignment)

undertrays, engine covers and plastic sills fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Pass 28 Apr 2015 142,133 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition.

Fail 28 Apr 2015 142,133 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 1 Apr 2014 130,783 miles

rear exhaust mout corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2013 118,375 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 117,986 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

O/S Parking brake effort low

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 97,280 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 82,703 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs worn.

Pass 2 Mar 2009 63,426 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 54,723 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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HY05 YXK is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HY05 YXK, 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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HY05 YXK is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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