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YM05 FJU

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,254 mi
Last recorded100,254 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 100,254 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 100,254 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 97,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has damage to outer side wall.

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

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 30 Jun 2018 93,382 miles

Front brake pads getting quite low

Fail 30 Jun 2018 93,382 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads getting quite low

Pass 28 Jun 2017 82,538 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 82,537 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 71,193 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 63,211 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 59,666 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 53,387 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 53,387 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 48,835 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 43,879 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 38,376 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 34,341 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 28,697 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 FJU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FJU, 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 FJU registered?

YM05 FJU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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The MOT history for YM05 FJU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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