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MT55 YXP

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,639 mi
Last recorded140,639 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 YXP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 140,639 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 140,639 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 132,139 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front mirror housing damaged

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust badly corroded / casing peeling on backbox

Fail 8 Jan 2019 132,138 miles

Offside Front Outline marker lamp missing bulb out (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Arch rubbing on tyre (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high x2 (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front mirror housing damaged

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated sweat (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust badly corroded / casing peeling on backbox

Pass 29 Dec 2017 122,857 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front worn slightly on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Dec 2017 122,708 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front worn slightly on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 111,784 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 111,784 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 103,547 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 103,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 94,618 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 86,472 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 86,472 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 78,367 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 78,367 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 69,309 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 60,240 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2010 60,240 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 51,558 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 40,664 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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MT55 YXP is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MT55 YXP, 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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MT55 YXP is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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