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MT05 YUE

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,665 mi
Last recorded175,665 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 YUE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 175,665 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 145,518 miles

Nearside Front brake flexi hose not in hose clip

Offside Front brake flexi hose not in hose clip

Fail 14 Nov 2017 169,825 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake flexi hose not in hose clip

Offside Front brake flexi hose not in hose clip

Pass 19 Nov 2016 145,508 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 145,341 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 145,341 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 140,854 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 140,854 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 137,950 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 124,876 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust gas to clean to record

Pass 7 Jul 2012

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 105,640 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 95,109 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 83,992 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 61,256 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 YUE is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YUE, 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 YUE registered?

MT05 YUE is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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