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YC05 BWN

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

179,182 mi
Last recorded179,182 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 BWN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2014 179,182 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Nov 2013 178,092 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 177,172 miles

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

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 16 Oct 2012 161,087 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 161,083 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 146,191 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 146,190 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 125,367 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 112,672 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 112,117 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 100,754 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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YC05 BWN is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,400cc 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 YC05 BWN, 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 YC05 BWN registered?

YC05 BWN is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 April 2005.

Is YC05 BWN safe to buy?

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