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RA05 YHL

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,057 mi
Last recorded105,057 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 YHL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 105,057 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 105,039 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 99,142 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 91,758 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 83,117 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 73,175 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 63,648 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 54,515 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 54,509 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 46,458 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 38,838 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 31,571 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 24,560 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 24,557 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 17,764 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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RA05 YHL is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YHL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA05 YHL registered?

RA05 YHL is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 July 2005.

Is RA05 YHL safe to buy?

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