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YB05 BTE

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,434 mi
Last recorded107,434 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 BTE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 May 2015 107,434 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2015 107,434 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 102,016 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 102,016 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2013 95,923 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 95,923 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 92,806 miles

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 19 Feb 2011 89,427 miles

light crack to front number plate

monitor nearside rear tyre tread depth

Pass 15 Feb 2010 83,337 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 76,962 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 76,962 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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YB05 BTE is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 YB05 BTE, 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 YB05 BTE registered?

YB05 BTE is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 June 2005.

Is YB05 BTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB05 BTE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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