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YX55 TKJ

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,955 mi
Last recorded106,955 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 TKJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 106,955 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 106,935 miles

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

Coolant leak coolant bottle

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 106,003 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 103,797 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 101,969 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 98,757 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 98,757 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 94,535 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 94,535 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 89,945 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 85,535 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 81,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush deteriating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 75,899 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 71,598 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 66,702 miles

O/S FRONT TYRE WEARING INNER EDGE.....

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW ON MATERIAL....

Pass 17 Sep 2014 59,193 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 59,193 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 52,820 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 47,572 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 40,763 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 34,283 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 25,012 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 15,794 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 15,480 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 15,480 miles

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

Nearside 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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YX55 TKJ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TKJ, 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 YX55 TKJ registered?

YX55 TKJ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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