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YH05 EWN

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

193,207 mi
Last recorded193,207 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 EWN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 193,207 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning rear (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 193,207 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning rear (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 179,715 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 179,714 miles

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 159,385 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Jan 2018 159,385 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jan 2017 136,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 / 50 / 17 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Fail 25 Jan 2017 136,550 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 / 50 / 17 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 26 Jan 2016 113,429 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component PINION SEAL (2.3.3b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REQS BULBS (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 97,922 miles

Both front tyres heavily worn inner edges

Both rear tyres stepped inner edges

Movement in both front suspension arm rear bushes

Pass 24 Jan 2014 88,324 miles

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

both front tyres have shoulder wear on inside edges (advise alignment check)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 76,134 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge cuts around inner wall of tyre

o/s/f tyre worn on edges (bald inside edge)

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge, cuts around inner wall of tyre

Pass 17 Jan 2012 65,828 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

small cuts, o/s/f, and both rears on inner sidewalls., 205/50/17w

Pass 21 Jan 2011 55,710 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 55,710 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 44,371 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges slightly

Pass 31 Mar 2009 32,068 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 32,068 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 23,717 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2008 121,928 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 EWN is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YH05 EWN, 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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YH05 EWN is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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