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VF55 LYV

2005 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

200,511 mi
Last recorded200,511 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 LYV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 200,511 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water in lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 176,056 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 176,042 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2021 156,667 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 156,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 148,620 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 142,173 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 133,509 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

handbrake only just met minimum requirments 19%

rear and centre exhaust deteriorating

Fail 17 Dec 2018 133,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

handbrake only just met minimum requirments 19%

rear and centre exhaust deteriorating

Pass 15 Dec 2017 122,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear number plate light dim

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Rear and center exhausts deteriorating

Pass 12 Dec 2016 111,425 miles

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

exahaust deteriorated

Fail 12 Dec 2016 111,423 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

rear heat sheild loose

Pass 16 Dec 2015 100,409 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 90,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2013 79,169 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2013 79,169 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 63,919 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 50,311 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 33,575 miles

detachible tow ball not fitted

Fail 17 Dec 2009 22,312 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 22,312 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 17,088 miles

screw in offside rear tyre ( pressure low )

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 LYV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VF55 LYV, 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 LYV registered?

VF55 LYV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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