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YS55 AAY

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,029 mi
Last recorded128,029 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 AAY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 128,029 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 128,029 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 114,208 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 107,230 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 102,852 miles

oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2016 102,841 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2015 97,475 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 89,374 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 89,368 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 80,540 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 74,756 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 74,756 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 70,602 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 64,875 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 51,843 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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YS55 AAY is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YS55 AAY, 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 YS55 AAY registered?

YS55 AAY is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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