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YK55 VWH

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,328 mi
Last recorded138,328 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 138,328 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 131,777 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 118,653 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 105,271 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 4 May 2016 105,264 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2015 103,968 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 103,960 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 102,140 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 102,140 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 99,054 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

ex slightly deteriated

Pass 9 Aug 2012 97,677 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both sides front wishbone bushes slightly split

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 97,677 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both sides front wishbone bushes slightly split

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 94,886 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 81,021 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 51,075 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Sep 2008 50,917 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VWH 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 VWH, 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 VWH registered?

YK55 VWH is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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