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YM05 HRX

2005 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,475 mi
Last recorded53,475 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 HRX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 53,475 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 48,362 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 48,263 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 43,829 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

both front tyres wearing off inner edges

Pass 20 Aug 2014 38,813 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 36,359 miles

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres have age cracks on sidewall

Pass 4 Sep 2012 31,866 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 28,236 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 28,208 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 24,038 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 19,409 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 14,378 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 HRX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HRX, 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 HRX registered?

YM05 HRX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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