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SO55 YSR

2005 Volvo V50

Purple Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

114,295 mi
Last recorded114,295 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 YSR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 114,295 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 110,895 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on the buckled area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge thornes in side wall (under inflated) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 110,895 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working Bulb in wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 501 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged 205/50 r17 bold across tread face (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 35% imbalanced across front axle (50% is allowed) (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on the buckled area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge thornes in side wall (under inflated) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 107,425 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm wishbone bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front tyres worn inner edges

Offside Rear Tyre has been run flat on inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2018 99,589 miles

Perished front suspension arm rear bushes.

Pass 21 Nov 2017 91,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50 r17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 82,674 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 76,099 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 76,099 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2015 67,587 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 67,426 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 54,632 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 42,078 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 39,969 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 33,429 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 26,834 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 26,834 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2009 22,828 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 16,672 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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SO55 YSR is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SO55 YSR, 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 SO55 YSR registered?

SO55 YSR is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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