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YT55 TXE

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

156,712 mi
Last recorded156,712 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 TXE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 156,712 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 140,663 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 134,304 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 128,816 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 128,810 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 126,309 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 119,153 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre has cuts in outer wall and worn on inner and outer edges

n/s/r tyre has cuts in outer wall and worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre has cuts in tread and worn on inner and outer edges

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Aug 2015 119,150 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre has cuts in outer wall and worn on inner and outer edges

n/s/r tyre has cuts in outer wall and worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre has cuts in tread and worn on inner and outer edges

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2014 112,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 105,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2012 97,826 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)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 89,279 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 82,414 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 82,414 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 72,864 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 67,527 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 67,524 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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 TXE is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YT55 TXE, 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 TXE registered?

YT55 TXE is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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