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SJ55 YPZ

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,680 mi
Last recorded107,680 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 YPZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 107,680 miles

Engine cover hinder view to some testable items

N/s door mirror glass cracked

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak noted below

Fail 7 May 2019 107,654 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside headlamp adjuster missing

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp adjuster worn

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 95,103 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 86,109 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 80,052 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 80,051 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 76,084 miles

Nearside Front bearing slight noise

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 69,632 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 63,217 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 54,816 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 49,697 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)

brake judder at nsf

Pass 11 Aug 2010 41,910 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 41,910 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 33,658 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 23,328 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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SJ55 YPZ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel 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 SJ55 YPZ, 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 YPZ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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