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RY55 YJF

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

158,531 mi
Last recorded158,531 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 158,531 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 152,971 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 152,971 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 145,726 miles

all four tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2016 135,672 miles

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

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

under shields fitted

Pass 8 May 2015 126,542 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 113,525 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)

Pass 7 May 2013 104,638 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 102,984 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 99,617 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 95,787 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 92,743 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 92,743 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 83,471 miles

stone chips in windscreen

unable to check hydrolics fully due to rain water

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 YJF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YJF, 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 RY55 YJF registered?

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

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