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YT55 TWD

2005 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

139,707 mi
Last recorded139,707 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 TWD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 139,707 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 139,700 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 124,912 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres wearing on inside egde

Pass 15 Dec 2016 120,990 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 113,606 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2015 113,606 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 110,320 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 110,258 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both front wheel locking nuts damaged?

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 18 May 2013 103,334 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs wearing thin?

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear exhaust outer skin detaching"

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf outer orange marker not working!

Fail 18 May 2013 103,334 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs wearing thin?

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear exhaust outer skin detaching"

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf outer orange marker not working!

Pass 2 May 2012 97,314 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)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 89,979 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 89,979 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 75,147 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)

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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YT55 TWD is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YT55 TWD, 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 YT55 TWD registered?

YT55 TWD is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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