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VE54 YYM

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

180,721 mi
Last recorded180,721 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 YYM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 180,721 miles

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

Rear child seats fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2016 158,594 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 158,594 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 139,952 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 115,246 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 98,446 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 84,000 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 72,399 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 61,257 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 61,002 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 52,971 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 42,658 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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VE54 YYM is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VE54 YYM, 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 VE54 YYM registered?

VE54 YYM is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 January 2005.

Is VE54 YYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE54 YYM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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