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YN55 YLB

2005 Volvo V50

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,199 mi
Last recorded147,199 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2014 147,199 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside headlamp aim on lower limit

Pass 14 Jan 2014 147,199 miles

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

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

nearside headlamp aim on lower limit

Pass 15 Jan 2013 134,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

boot lid doesnt stay up

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 15 Jan 2013 134,076 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

boot lid doesnt stay up

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 17 Jan 2012 121,694 miles

air bag light on

wear to rear tyres

Pass 19 Jan 2011 97,074 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 88,244 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 71,295 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 53,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 53,351 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 28,781 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 YLB is a 2005 Volvo V50 in White with a 1,997cc 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 YN55 YLB, 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 YN55 YLB registered?

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

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