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MT55 YYA

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,147 mi
Last recorded125,147 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 YYA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 125,147 miles

centre box deteriorate

Fail 5 Nov 2013 125,147 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

centre box deteriorate

Pass 12 Dec 2012 110,667 miles

customer advised on centre exhaust corrosion

Fail 8 Dec 2012 110,667 miles

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

customer advised on centre exhaust corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2011 93,892 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside rear door doesent open

Fail 3 Dec 2011 93,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside rear door doesent open

Pass 10 Dec 2010 76,799 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 59,910 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 43,777 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 43,777 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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 YYA 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 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 YYA, 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 MT55 YYA registered?

MT55 YYA is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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