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YF55 FGC

2005 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

198,933 mi
Last recorded198,933 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 FGC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 198,933 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 198,933 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 192,305 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 192,305 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 183,972 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 174,197 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 166,488 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 166,462 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 154,463 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 154,462 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2017 147,647 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017 147,647 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 140,692 miles

nsf tyre appears low on preassure

rear discs worn and pitted

Fail 25 Nov 2016 140,692 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

nsf tyre appears low on preassure

rear discs worn and pitted

Pass 26 Nov 2015 134,855 miles

all front and rear 205/50/17w Pirelli tyres cracked/perished

Pass 1 Dec 2014 130,398 miles

Front and rear tyres deteriorated.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 124,805 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Nov 2013 124,805 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 121,329 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 112,188 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs-signs of wear

Pass 28 Oct 2010 101,384 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 90,997 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 77,429 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 FGC is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YF55 FGC, 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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YF55 FGC is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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