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YJ05 AET

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,778 mi
Last recorded128,778 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 AET
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 128,778 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

no rear seats and belts fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2014 127,788 miles

Oil leak

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

vehicle presented with no rear seats or belts

Pass 16 May 2013 126,727 miles

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

power steering hoses insecure

rear brake discs worn/lipped

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2012 115,416 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 108,232 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 108,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 May 2011 108,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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YJ05 AET is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YJ05 AET, 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 YJ05 AET registered?

YJ05 AET is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is YJ05 AET safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ05 AET shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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