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YF55 AJV

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

144,618 mi
Last recorded144,618 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 AJV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2014 144,618 miles

Advise condition of exhaust .

Advise condition of front brake discs.

Advise rear brake pads close to legal limit.

Advise uneven wear on both front tyres .

Pass 19 Mar 2013 133,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 9 Mar 2012 118,387 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust silencer corroded and peeling

Pass 17 Mar 2011 97,677 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 97,248 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 73,259 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 69,274 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 52,511 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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YF55 AJV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YF55 AJV, 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 YF55 AJV registered?

YF55 AJV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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