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YX55 KJJ

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

124,336 mi
Last recorded124,336 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 KJJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 124,336 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and near side inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 124,332 miles

Boot lid component insecure boot lid dampers (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust system insecure front flexi mount (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and near side inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 121,378 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 113,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 103,681 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 94,211 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 86,256 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 79,741 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 79,728 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 79,671 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 69,769 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 69,769 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 59,759 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 59,759 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 49,960 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 43,799 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front discs pitting

service warn on

Pass 28 Jan 2011 43,799 miles

front discs pitting

service warn on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jan 2010 33,608 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 24,862 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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YX55 KJJ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YX55 KJJ, 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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YX55 KJJ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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