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YX05 TCU

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,060 mi
Last recorded134,060 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 TCU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2014 134,060 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 134,060 miles

Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 132,814 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 128,242 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 124,647 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 124,647 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 117,860 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 114,182 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 100,653 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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YX05 TCU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YX05 TCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX05 TCU registered?

YX05 TCU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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The MOT history for YX05 TCU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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