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OE05 YAX

2005 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

74,841 mi
Last recorded74,841 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 YAX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 74,841 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 72,642 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 71,372 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 67,179 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 64,120 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 58,519 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 58,519 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 55,373 miles

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

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

o/s/front tyre has deep cut in outside tyre wall but not showing cord

Pass 14 Jul 2011 50,565 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2010 43,063 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 34,414 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 34,414 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 23,058 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

child seat incorrectly fitted.

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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OE05 YAX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OE05 YAX, 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 OE05 YAX registered?

OE05 YAX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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