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YR05 YWH

2005 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

212,857 mi
Last recorded212,857 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 YWH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 212,857 miles

advise park brake travel/performance requires attention

advise rear exhaust bracket

Fail 13 Sep 2021 212,857 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

advise park brake travel/performance requires attention

advise rear exhaust bracket

Pass 7 Sep 2020 211,503 miles

Offside Rear park brake just met lemits

Fail 3 Sep 2020 211,481 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front door mirror deterated but no sharpe heges

Fail 3 Sep 2020 211,481 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front door mirror deterated but no sharpe heges

Pass 2 Sep 2019 209,929 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 201,931 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 201,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 195,329 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 189,167 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Sep 2015 184,061 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 184,060 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

light output low, nearside headlight

Pass 5 Sep 2014 175,202 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 168,418 miles

advise o/s/f headlamp washer inop

Fail 17 Mar 2014 168,418 miles

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

advise o/s/f headlamp washer inop

Pass 15 Mar 2013 155,613 miles

advise drivers headlight wash missing

Fail 15 Mar 2013 155,613 miles

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

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

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

advise drivers headlight wash missing

Fail 16 Mar 2012 138,938 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 138,938 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 122,017 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 122,015 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 104,070 miles

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 17 Mar 2009 82,982 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 82,599 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 60,192 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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YR05 YWH is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 YR05 YWH, 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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YR05 YWH is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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