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YN05 RRU

2005 Volvo V50

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,718 mi
Last recorded111,718 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN05 RRU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 111,718 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 111,718 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 103,188 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 103,188 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 97,924 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 87,105 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 85,147 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 85,147 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 68,659 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 52,008 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 23,769 miles

all brake pads wearing thin

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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YN05 RRU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YN05 RRU, 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 YN05 RRU registered?

YN05 RRU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is YN05 RRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN05 RRU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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