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YP05 FLB

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,296 mi
Last recorded164,296 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 FLB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 164,296 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Sep 2017 148,862 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing noisy

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT NOW lower than offside (3.5.1g)

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

heat shield loose above rear exhaust silencer

nearside and offside inner sill and chassis leg areas corroding

presented with rear seats down and luggage area full seats and seat belts not tested

tow bar mounting corroding

Pass 30 Sep 2016 144,629 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear shock absorber shrouds are insecure

oil leak from engine area's

rear heat shield is loose

Fail 28 Sep 2016 144,576 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear shock absorber shrouds are insecure

oil leak from engine area's

rear heat shield is loose

Pass 1 Oct 2015 138,307 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 132,454 miles

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

o/s/front tyre edge worn

rear exhaust heat shield not fully suported

Pass 10 Oct 2013 127,215 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 127,211 miles

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 123,037 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 8 Oct 2012 123,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Oct 2011 115,444 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 106,020 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 106,020 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 91,206 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 87,692 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 76,429 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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YP05 FLB is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YP05 FLB, 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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YP05 FLB is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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