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YN55 YKY

2005 Volvo V50

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

147,237 mi
Last recorded147,237 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN55 YKY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 147,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 145,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 140,480 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 138,000 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 136,204 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 127,012 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 127,008 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

slight seapage of oil coming from turbo pipe joint at inter cooler

Pass 23 Jun 2014 126,496 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2012 124,279 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 119,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 119,470 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 107,443 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 94,029 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 67,572 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 43,983 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 43,982 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 25,746 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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YN55 YKY is a 2005 Volvo V50 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YN55 YKY, 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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YN55 YKY is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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