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YB05 OHH

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

166,065 mi
Last recorded166,065 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2012
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 OHH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2012 166,065 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 158,945 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 150,206 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 150,194 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 137,525 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 128,526 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 114,281 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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YB05 OHH is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YB05 OHH, 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 OHH registered?

YB05 OHH is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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