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YM54 DXB

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,840 mi
Last recorded174,840 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM54 DXB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 174,840 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 174,605 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 173,739 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 167,077 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 167,077 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 151,053 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 126,552 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 126,544 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 92,493 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 63,493 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 58,381 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 58,374 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 53,358 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 45,717 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 35,365 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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YM54 DXB is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green 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 YM54 DXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YM54 DXB registered?

YM54 DXB is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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