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YA55 SRZ

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,029 mi
Last recorded141,029 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA55 SRZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 141,029 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 141,029 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 132,008 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 131,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. Space saver fitted (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 121,318 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 18 Jul 2014 121,131 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 106,954 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 96,766 miles

both front fog lights damaged

front brake pads look low

offside rear tyre 3+mm, nearside rear 2+mm, offside front 2+mm also bald inner.

rear brake pads on offside low

~~~~oil topup req~~~~~~

Pass 22 Nov 2010 78,407 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 78,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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)

ns washer jet incorectly fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2009 61,577 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 42,036 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 SRZ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SRZ, 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 SRZ registered?

YA55 SRZ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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