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RA05 YHF

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,364 mi
Last recorded159,364 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 YHF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 159,364 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 154,393 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 4 Mar 2017 151,374 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 151,374 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 148,255 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 138,628 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 122,734 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 117,769 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Jan 2013 117,769 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 113,007 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 113,007 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jan 2011 107,819 miles

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)

Fail 19 Jan 2011 107,819 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 100,539 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 94,208 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 78,682 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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RA05 YHF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RA05 YHF, 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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RA05 YHF is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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