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SG55 YTX

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

151,743 mi
Last recorded151,743 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 YTX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 151,743 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 143,280 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 134,999 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 134,999 miles

Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 126,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 126,204 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 111,515 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 96,618 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 78,086 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 68,778 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 68,778 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 62,113 miles

discs corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 55,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front and rear pads approx 5000 miles

handbrake high,require adjust or repair

oil leak poss sump gasket

Pass 16 Sep 2010 49,326 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 16 Sep 2010 49,326 miles

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

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2009 41,146 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 30,294 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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SG55 YTX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SG55 YTX, 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 SG55 YTX registered?

SG55 YTX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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