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YH05 YUV

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,249 mi
Last recorded111,249 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 YUV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 111,249 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear link arm bush's perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 111,248 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear link arm bush's perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 107,115 miles

advise rear exhaust mount inscure

Pass 17 Jan 2017 99,549 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 92,374 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 85,613 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 84,902 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 84,796 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 76,877 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 69,382 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 63,886 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 54,944 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 42,458 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 32,271 miles

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

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

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 YUV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YUV, 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 YUV registered?

YH05 YUV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is YH05 YUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH05 YUV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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