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YH05 XVY

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

130,593 mi
Last recorded130,593 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 130,593 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 14 Jan 2019 127,204 miles

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

rear exhaust mount corroded off

Pass 12 Jan 2018 122,107 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 122,107 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 122,249 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 119,972 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 117,595 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 115,044 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 111,364 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 109,924 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 108,233 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 104,053 miles

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

n/s front tyre sidewall scrubbed and tread wear uneven

n/s rear tyre tread feathering

Fail 18 Jun 2010 104,053 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s front tyre sidewall scrubbed and tread wear uneven

n/s rear tyre tread feathering

Fail 16 Jun 2009 85,030 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s repeater lens missing

smoke emissions too clean to trigger smoke tester

Pass 16 Jun 2009 85,030 miles

n/s repeater lens missing

smoke emissions too clean to trigger smoke tester

Pass 25 Jun 2008 64,904 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 XVY is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH05 XVY registered?

YH05 XVY is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is YH05 XVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH05 XVY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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