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179,473 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated X2 NSF/OSF (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 NSF/OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective SNAPPED. AND HEAT SHIELD LOOSE. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords IN TREAD. 215/45 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated X2 NSF/OSF (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 NSF/OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective SNAPPED. AND HEAT SHIELD LOOSE. (6.1.2 (a))
all brake discs slightly corroded
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
all brake discs slightly corroded
under tray fitted
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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)
both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
handbrake travel high
plastic sill covers fitted
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YC05 NEJ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 NEJ, 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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YC05 NEJ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 April 2005.
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