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YA55 GUO

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

145,255 mi
Last recorded145,255 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA55 GUO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 145,255 miles

Parking brake travel close to maximum

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and off side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 145,189 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and off side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 140,699 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe to brake flexible hose union corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 140,699 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe to brake flexible hose union corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 133,790 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 121,675 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)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 109,333 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 109,320 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 92,706 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 78,967 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)

offside front marker light not working

Pass 13 Dec 2011 66,541 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 59,167 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 48,327 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 35,044 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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YA55 GUO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YA55 GUO, 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 YA55 GUO registered?

YA55 GUO is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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