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YH05 AKP

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,169 mi
Last recorded135,169 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 AKP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 135,169 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side bushes play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2021 125,850 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under tray fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2021 125,846 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Underbody cover fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2020 124,570 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 124,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 122,502 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 122,502 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 118,472 miles

Front Engine under tray missing.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on the arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on the arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 116,345 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 116,345 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 114,168 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 114,167 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 108,076 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 108,076 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 101,687 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 90,153 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 81,622 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 69,089 miles

rear anti roll bar offside link worn.

Pass 31 Aug 2010 54,790 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 42,053 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 26,283 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 24,370 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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YH05 AKP is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YH05 AKP, 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 YH05 AKP registered?

YH05 AKP is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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