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YF55 WRC

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

136,006 mi
Last recorded136,006 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 WRC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 136,006 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 129,520 miles

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

center exhaust slightly corroded.

rear exhaust slightly corroded.

Fail 9 May 2015 129,462 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

center exhaust slightly corroded.

rear exhaust slightly corroded.

Pass 10 May 2014 124,298 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre pressure low.

Pass 10 May 2013 119,436 miles

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge.

rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

service warning light on.

Fail 8 May 2013 119,396 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge.

rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

service warning light on.

Pass 8 May 2012 112,911 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2012 112,849 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 105,072 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 98,600 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 91,328 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 69,649 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 69,647 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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 WRC is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WRC, 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 WRC registered?

YF55 WRC is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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