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steering rack slightly damp
front and rear brakes backing plates starting to rust
front brake discs starting to rust on inner surfaces
front exhaust flexi pipe starting to deteriorate and centre/ rear exhaust box slight leak
front/ rear suspension coil springs, front/ rear antiroll bars, rear suspension lower arms, rear suspension tie bars and front subframe starting to rust
nearside rear antiroll bar link rod slight movement
offside front foglamp glass cracked
rear suspension tie bar bushes starting to split/ wear
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
both rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour
front and rear brakes backing plates starting to rust
front brake discs starting to rust on inner surfaces
front exhaust flexi pipe starting to deteriorate and centre/ rear exhaust box slight leak
front/ rear suspension coil springs, front/ rear antiroll bars, rear suspension lower arms, rear suspension tie bars and front subframe starting to rust
nearside rear parking brake performance slightly low
offside front foglamp glass cracked
rear brakes performances slight imbalance
rear screen wiper blade rubber split/ worn
rear suspension tie bar bushes starting to split/ wear
steering rack slightly damp
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
both rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour
front and rear brakes backing plates starting to rust
front brake discs starting to rust on inner surfaces
front exhaust flexi pipe starting to deteriorate and centre/ rear exhaust box slight leak
front/ rear suspension coil springs, front antiroll bar, rear suspension lower arms and front subframe starting to rust
handbrake performance slightly low
offside front foglamp glass cracked
rear screen wiper blade rubber split/ worn
rear suspension tie bar bushes starting to split/ wear
steering rack slightly damp
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
both rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour
front exhaust flexi pipe starting to deteriorate and centre/ rear exhaust box slight leak
front/ rear suspension coil springs, front antiroll bar and rear brakes backing plates starting to rust
nearside front headlamp beam pattern slightly weak
offside front foglamp glass cracked
offside front outer driveshaft boot starting to perish
offside front wheel bearing slight play and slight noise
rear screen wiper blade rubber split/ worn
rear suspension tie bar bushes starting to crack/ perish
steering rack slightly damp
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear heat shield insecure
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres wearing inner edge
slight coolant leak from coolant bottle
Nearside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres wearing inner edge
slight coolant leak from coolant bottle
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both droplinks (2.4.G.2)
rear wiper blade split
strong advice rear brake pads on limit of 1.5mm
Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
front wipers starting to smear
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front wipers starting to smear
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SJ55 YPY is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 SJ55 YPY, 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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SJ55 YPY is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2005.
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