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HY05 YYR

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,651 mi
Last recorded117,651 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 YYR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 117,651 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 116,688 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Wiper is showing signs of wear.

Fail 23 Mar 2020 116,686 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Wiper is showing signs of wear.

Pass 26 Mar 2019 115,559 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 114,305 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 114,305 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 112,638 miles

engine over heat

n/s/r tyre tread perish

Fail 28 Mar 2017 112,630 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

engine over heat

n/s/r tyre tread perish

Pass 31 Mar 2016 111,243 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 109,282 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 109,282 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 107,175 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 104,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2013 104,660 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2012 100,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 22 Mar 2011 95,450 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE TYRE HAS RAISED TREAD

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

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

Fail 22 Mar 2011 95,450 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE TYRE HAS RAISED TREAD

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

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

Pass 12 Mar 2010 88,696 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 88,696 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 78,574 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 60,728 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

sill covers fitted unable to check outer sills

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 YYR is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YYR, 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 HY05 YYR registered?

HY05 YYR is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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