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YN05 VEH

2005 Volvo V50

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,493 mi
Last recorded147,493 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 147,493 miles

n s side repeater lens missing but not showing white light

Pass 29 Jan 2015 138,075 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 129,063 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 110,529 miles

Air bag light on.

Lower section of windscreen cracked.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front and nearside front brake pad wear indicator wires disconnected.

Offside rear and nearside rear shock absorber rubber coverings perished/detached.

Oil leak

Rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 2 Jan 2013 110,529 miles

Air bag light on.

Lower section of windscreen cracked.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front and nearside front brake pad wear indicator wires disconnected.

Offside rear and nearside rear shock absorber rubber coverings perished/detached.

Oil leak

Rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 11 Jan 2012 95,877 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 95,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 74,997 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 74,059 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 60,217 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 45,179 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 19,581 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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YN05 VEH is a 2005 Volvo V50 in White with a 1,998cc diesel 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 YN05 VEH, 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 VEH registered?

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

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