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AK05 YYW

2005 Volvo V50

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

216,184 mi
Last recorded216,184 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 YYW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 216,184 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 208,174 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 204,723 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 201,354 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2020 201,354 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 187,866 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 175,349 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 159,693 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 144,776 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 13 Jan 2015 129,597 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in windsreen

Pass 24 Jan 2014 115,547 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

slight play in nsr anti roll bar link

slight play in osr anti roll bar link

Fail 24 Jan 2014 115,547 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

slight play in nsr anti roll bar link

slight play in osr anti roll bar link

Pass 29 Jan 2013 107,629 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 107,555 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 100,388 miles

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

both front tyres worn to 3mm

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Jan 2011 92,651 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 84,673 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 67,897 miles

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

n/s/rear tyre going out of shape

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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AK05 YYW is a 2005 Volvo V50 in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AK05 YYW, 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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AK05 YYW is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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