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MT05 YUB

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

176,819 mi
Last recorded176,819 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 YUB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 176,819 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 158,736 miles

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

exhaust rusty

exhaust tailpipe bracket snapped system still adequately supported

Fail 18 Sep 2015 158,736 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

exhaust rusty

exhaust tailpipe bracket snapped system still adequately supported

Pass 26 Nov 2014 147,260 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 137,699 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust corroded

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 12 Jan 2013 122,732 miles

rear brake disc pads low?

slight movement/wear in front suspension arms rear rubber bushes

Pass 18 Jan 2012 107,808 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 94,727 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 86,576 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 71,949 miles

os/f tyre on max legal limit

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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MT05 YUB is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MT05 YUB, 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 MT05 YUB registered?

MT05 YUB is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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