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YM05 AEB

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,951 mi
Last recorded150,951 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 AEB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2013 150,951 miles

rear pads on limit rear discs very rusty

Pass 4 Jul 2012 130,480 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 130,462 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 101,580 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 76,525 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 76,525 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 54,854 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 25,980 miles

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

bonnet stay missing

engine undertray missing

near side door mirror cover cracked

near side side repeater lens cracked

Fail 4 Jul 2008 25,980 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

bonnet stay missing

engine undertray missing

near side door mirror cover cracked

near side side repeater lens cracked

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 AEB is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YM05 AEB, 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 AEB registered?

YM05 AEB is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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