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YG55 YVV

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,860 mi
Last recorded124,860 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 YVV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2014 124,860 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 124,838 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 114,769 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 114,726 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 105,607 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 93,815 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 81,334 miles

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

REar tyre walls Scuffed...

Pass 2 Apr 2009 61,319 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 61,319 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight side wall damage to n/s/f tyre

Pass 21 May 2008 49,077 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 49,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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YG55 YVV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YG55 YVV, 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 YG55 YVV registered?

YG55 YVV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is YG55 YVV safe to buy?

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