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VF55 LYR

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

188,513 mi
Last recorded188,513 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 LYR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 188,513 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Jun 2015 167,362 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 143,481 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 143,481 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 128,672 miles

both rear tyres on 0.5mm

rear exhaust box outter skin corroded through

Pass 6 Jul 2012 113,017 miles

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

rear exhaust box outter skin rusted through

Pass 13 Jul 2011 99,013 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 99,017 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2010 89,990 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 73,503 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 58,100 miles

Rear Brake imabalance, requires rear pads and discs. 80% Worn

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

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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VF55 LYR is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VF55 LYR, 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 VF55 LYR registered?

VF55 LYR is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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