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YS05 LSZ

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,485 mi
Last recorded99,485 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 LSZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2012 99,485 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 99,485 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 87,534 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 76,325 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 64,420 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 55,594 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 55,594 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 LSZ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 LSZ, 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 LSZ registered?

YS05 LSZ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 June 2005.

Is YS05 LSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS05 LSZ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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