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LY55 VHO

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

128,541 mi
Last recorded128,541 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 VHO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 128,541 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 128,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 118,242 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 113,304 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 107,916 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 105,324 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 102,381 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 99,138 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 91,518 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 89,096 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 85,025 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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LY55 VHO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LY55 VHO, 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 LY55 VHO registered?

LY55 VHO is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is LY55 VHO safe to buy?

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