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YA55 TGX

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,316 mi
Last recorded174,316 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA55 TGX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 174,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 25 Apr 2019 172,658 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar link dust cover split

Nearside Rear tyre splitting on side wals

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 172,658 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front anti roll bar link dust cover split

Nearside Rear tyre splitting on side wals

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 170,985 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly splitting

Rear rear exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 23 Jan 2017 168,814 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 164,275 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2015 164,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2014 157,111 miles

exhaust system corroded

front brake pads getting low

Fail 12 Dec 2014 157,111 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

front brake pads getting low

Pass 18 Dec 2013 151,318 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

front brake pads below 1/2

rear brake pads appear low

Fail 18 Dec 2013 151,318 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

front brake pads below 1/2

rear brake pads appear low

Fail 15 Dec 2012 145,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear pads low

Pass 15 Dec 2012 145,289 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear pads low

Pass 15 Dec 2011 138,009 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 130,498 miles

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

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

unable to check operation of rear seat belts child seats fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2009 122,589 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 104,769 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 104,769 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 TGX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 TGX, 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 TGX registered?

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

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