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YK55 VWD

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

183,894 mi
Last recorded183,894 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 VWD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 183,894 miles

engine missfire

front number plate damaged

nsr lamp damaged

osr lamp damaged

Fail 7 Nov 2016 183,729 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine missfire

front number plate damaged

nsr lamp damaged

osr lamp damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2015 176,323 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 170,391 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 170,170 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 161,326 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 151,899 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 151,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 140,486 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 119,535 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 91,861 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 91,861 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 62,669 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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YK55 VWD is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VWD, 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 YK55 VWD registered?

YK55 VWD is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 September 2005.

Is YK55 VWD safe to buy?

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