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DF05 BYY

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

111,317 mi
Last recorded111,317 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 BYY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 111,317 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes are split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perish cracks in the tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

No rear seat belts tested.

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 109,012 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 107,942 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 107,942 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 106,698 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 105,818 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 105,805 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))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 105,011 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 105,011 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 103,478 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 102,039 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 100,428 miles

cut in side wall of n/s/f tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2016 98,699 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 97,064 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 94,896 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 94,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front tyres worn inner edge

rear tyres uneven tread inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2013 91,346 miles

cuts in side wall of n/s/f tyre

rear tyres uneven tread inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2012 90,530 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2012 90,530 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2012 90,518 miles

cuts on n/s/f tyre rub strips not deep enough to show cords

o/s & n/s/r tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 7 Feb 2011 75,556 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 72,856 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)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 61,216 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 34,497 miles

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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DF05 BYY is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DF05 BYY, 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 DF05 BYY registered?

DF05 BYY is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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