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YB05 WVK

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,542 mi
Last recorded163,542 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 WVK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2013 163,542 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

all brake discs pitted

chips in windscreen

exhaust mounts corroded

handbrake cables corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2013 163,542 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all brake discs pitted

chips in windscreen

exhaust mounts corroded

handbrake cables corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2012 160,276 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 152,679 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 144,599 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 144,599 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 129,070 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 108,594 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 WVK is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WVK, 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 WVK registered?

YB05 WVK is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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