MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,210 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure MOUNT BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))
FUEL NEEDS REPLACING
Rear Exhaust mounting defective MOUNT CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))
FUEL NEEDS REPLACING
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective MOUNT CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Handbrake lever has little reserve travel
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front tyre worn on edges
Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front tyre worn on edges
Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
both rear bump stops adrift (and shock dust covers
offside front tyre has deep cut but not exposing cord
slight sidewall damage to nearside front tyre
stians around all brake bleed nipples but not leaking under pressure at test
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs worn
rear brake discs worn
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both rear tyres close to wear bar indicators
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both rear tyres close to wear bar indicators
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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HY05 YXU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 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 YXU, 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 YXU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 March 2005.
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