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RY55 YJC

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

192,931 mi
Last recorded192,931 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 YJC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 192,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jan 2021 185,748 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 179,151 miles

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

Rear slight leak on fuel add fluid tank

Fail 23 Jan 2020 179,132 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear slight leak on fuel add fluid tank

Pass 21 Jan 2019 166,775 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 152,026 miles

advise front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 27 Jan 2017 136,842 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 136,842 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play top colum (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 130,829 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 125,013 miles

NSR Tyre stepping out of shape on inner edge

Fail 18 Dec 2014 125,013 miles

NSR Tyre stepping out of shape on inner edge

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 118,703 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 118,703 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 113,171 miles

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

O/S/F tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2011 108,657 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 103,765 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 98,754 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 90,285 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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RY55 YJC is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RY55 YJC, 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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RY55 YJC is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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