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YE55 OBO

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

219,326 mi
Last recorded219,326 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 OBO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 219,326 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 210,460 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 210,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2022 206,236 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 195,538 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 184,374 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 181,102 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective NEAR REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 178,479 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 178,461 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 171,658 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 150,958 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 138,630 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 133,440 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 129,677 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 129,565 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 124,819 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 124,812 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 111,098 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 111,098 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 99,715 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 87,619 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 70,017 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 70,017 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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YE55 OBO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 YE55 OBO, 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 YE55 OBO registered?

YE55 OBO is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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