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YC55 UVR

2005 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

144,418 mi
Last recorded144,418 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 UVR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 144,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear Tyre outer side wall is damaged

offside rear Brake binding slightly

Fail 16 Jun 2017 144,418 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside rear Tyre outer side wall is damaged

offside rear Brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Jun 2016 138,699 miles

Centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

front plate cracked

Fail 29 Jun 2016 138,688 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split (2.4.G.2)

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

front plate cracked

Pass 26 Jun 2015 130,651 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 130,651 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 118,205 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre warn uneven on inner edge

Offside rear tyre warn bold on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2014 118,205 miles

Nearside rear tyre warn uneven on inner edge

Offside rear tyre warn bold on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2013 103,878 miles

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

offsiderear light lens

Fail 17 Jun 2013 103,878 miles

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

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

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

offsiderear light lens

Pass 29 Jun 2012 88,821 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 51,463 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 44,849 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 39,840 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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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YC55 UVR is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YC55 UVR, 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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YC55 UVR is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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