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YS05 CTF

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,954 mi
Last recorded168,954 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 CTF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 168,954 miles

Oil leak top of engine ()

Pass 21 Jul 2016 156,313 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 156,313 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users under tray (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush & o/s/r of (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 27 Jul 2015 146,084 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 146,084 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 140,047 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 134,120 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 124,719 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 114,883 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 114,871 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 107,436 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 107,370 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

o/s/f drive shaft brg feels rough

Pass 26 Aug 2009 98,955 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 92,305 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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YS05 CTF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 YS05 CTF, 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 YS05 CTF registered?

YS05 CTF is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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