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YK55 VTG

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

178,461 mi
Last recorded178,461 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 VTG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 178,461 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 172,796 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 160,579 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion underneath car

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2014 147,939 miles

front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Fail 7 Aug 2014 147,939 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Pass 15 Aug 2013 123,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 31 Aug 2012 100,623 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 100,623 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2011 87,290 miles

emission too clean,unable to take reading

Fail 15 Aug 2011 87,290 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

emission too clean,unable to take reading

Fail 5 Aug 2010 72,758 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 72,758 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 67,515 miles

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

windscreen chipped

Fail 7 Jul 2009 55,033 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 52,613 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 41,113 miles

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

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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YK55 VTG is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YK55 VTG, 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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YK55 VTG is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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