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YP54 YGC

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,657 mi
Last recorded136,657 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP54 YGC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 136,657 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 136,657 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 131,209 miles

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

Nearside mirror damaged

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 9 Apr 2019 131,192 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside mirror damaged

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 15 Jan 2018 127,693 miles

Nearside Front door mirror damaged and taped up

Fail 11 Jan 2018 127,668 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front door mirror damaged and taped up

Pass 12 Jan 2017 123,897 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner tread

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

Under trays fitted to vehicle obscuring some under body components

Fail 9 Jan 2017 123,896 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage obligatory mirror plastic surround (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres worn on inner tread

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

Under trays fitted to vehicle obscuring some under body components

Pass 24 Dec 2015 116,259 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 116,258 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 107,324 miles

all four tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 16 Dec 2013 96,803 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 85,401 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 73,026 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 23 Dec 2010 61,365 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 61,365 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2009 49,414 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

poor beam pattern offside headlamp

Pass 21 Dec 2009 49,414 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

poor beam pattern offside headlamp

Pass 23 Dec 2008 36,899 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2008 36,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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YP54 YGC is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YP54 YGC, 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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YP54 YGC is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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