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YG05 MFP

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

176,632 mi
Last recorded176,632 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 MFP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2018 176,632 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 176,629 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2017 171,944 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 168,007 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inside rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Dec 2015 163,579 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 159,562 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 154,893 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 154,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 149,770 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2012 149,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 144,276 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 135,752 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 135,738 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2009 111,047 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 111,042 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 77,431 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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YG05 MFP is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YG05 MFP, 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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YG05 MFP is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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