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YM05 FJP

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

219,099 mi
Last recorded219,099 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 FJP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 219,099 miles

Central Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 219,064 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 208,832 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 201,126 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 201,126 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 8 May 2017 200,936 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 194,974 miles

Nearside windscreen has damage but not affecting view of road

Rear both sides tyre wearing on inner edges

Fail 8 Sep 2015 194,974 miles

Nearside windscreen has damage but not affecting view of road

Rear both sides tyre wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 183,283 miles

exhaust tail pipe hanger broken but exhaust still secure.

n/s/r tyre sidewall has slight damage.

windscreen has damage but not affecting veiw of road.

Fail 3 Sep 2014 183,074 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust tail pipe hanger broken but exhaust still secure.

n/s/r tyre sidewall has slight damage.

windscreen has damage but not affecting veiw of road.

Pass 2 Sep 2013 169,572 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 156,341 miles

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

nearside rear shock absorber bumpstop/dust cover split in to two peaces

Pass 3 Sep 2011 142,573 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 126,482 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 111,614 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 110,543 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 94,598 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 FJP is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FJP, 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 FJP registered?

YM05 FJP is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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