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YF55 HJK

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

159,180 mi
Last recorded159,180 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 HJK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 159,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Very slight bind on brake

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 148,511 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 137,394 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 137,394 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 128,909 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 117,253 miles

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)

advise exhaust corroded.

Pass 11 Nov 2010 107,774 miles

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

advise front pads low discs scored

Pass 10 Nov 2009 99,823 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 87,848 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 HJK is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HJK, 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 HJK registered?

YF55 HJK is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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