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YM05 ACU

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,497 mi
Last recorded180,497 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 ACU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 180,497 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 161,075 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 140,199 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 127,987 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 127,987 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 123,822 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 123,422 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Wheel nut(s) missing all (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2014 116,443 miles

Both front tyres worn close to the limit and worn on the inside edge would advice a tracking check.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear tyre is worn on the inside edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2013 110,805 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 104,441 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 103,257 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 93,055 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 82,110 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 82,109 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 70,656 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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YM05 ACU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YM05 ACU, 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 YM05 ACU registered?

YM05 ACU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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