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DV55 YBY

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

94,706 mi
Last recorded94,706 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 YBY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 94,706 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 91,782 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 88,812 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 88,768 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 80,304 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 75,371 miles

Nearside Rear Lamp cover slightly damaged but does not affect the condition of lights.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 70,534 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside reverse lamp lens damaged

Pass 4 Sep 2019 67,064 miles

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

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

offside rear light lens has a hole in it but working

Pass 20 Sep 2018 63,288 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 60,116 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 56,213 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 52,205 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 52,205 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 45,411 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 38,068 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 33,587 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 29,700 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 25,654 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 21,176 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 16,456 miles

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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DV55 YBY is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DV55 YBY, 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 DV55 YBY registered?

DV55 YBY is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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