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YG05 MGU

2005 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

164,592 mi
Last recorded164,592 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 MGU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 164,592 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 161,169 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 159,334 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 153,303 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear 1 of 2 bulbs is out

Offside number plate light out

both front brake disc pitted/lipped

engine covers fitted

n/s/r brake pads are worn a lot more compared to the o/s/r pads

oil level is well over the max mark

under tray covers fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2018 153,297 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear 1 of 2 bulbs is out

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside number plate light out

both front brake disc pitted/lipped

engine covers fitted

n/s/r brake pads are worn a lot more compared to the o/s/r pads

oil level is well over the max mark

under tray covers fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2017 146,872 miles

E.M.L light on

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all four tyres are badly worn on inner edges

both front tyre vales are perished/cracked

coolant header tank cracked and leaking

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 14 Oct 2017 146,872 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

E.M.L light on

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all four tyres are badly worn on inner edges

both front tyre vales are perished/cracked

coolant header tank cracked and leaking

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 14 Oct 2016 135,665 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre worn heavily outer edge

Pass 24 Jul 2015 120,945 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 112,254 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Aug 2014 112,254 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 98,469 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 84,588 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 72,048 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 71,408 miles

o/s drive shaft center bearing noisy

Fail 20 Jun 2011 71,408 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

o/s drive shaft center bearing noisy

Pass 2 Jul 2010 61,415 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 49,708 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 38,410 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 MGU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YG05 MGU, 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 MGU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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