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MT05 YUV

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

137,851 mi
Last recorded137,851 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 YUV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 137,851 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 11 May 2017 123,752 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 118,202 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 112,497 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 112,486 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 106,127 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 99,792 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 92,486 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front tyres wearing to inner edges

Fail 8 Jun 2012 92,486 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres wearing to inner edges

Pass 8 Jun 2011 84,521 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 76,523 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

damage to nearside front inner wheel rim

Pass 10 Jun 2009 69,887 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 61,216 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 May 2008 61,216 miles

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 YUV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YUV, 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 YUV registered?

MT05 YUV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is MT05 YUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT05 YUV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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