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FD05 YBV

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

130,208 mi
Last recorded130,208 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 YBV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 130,208 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 118,004 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 107,591 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 107,591 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 98,813 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 98,813 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 84,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2022 84,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 84,597 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 67,151 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 67,151 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 48,506 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 48,501 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 26,722 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 25,832 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 24,766 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 24,158 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 23,255 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r outer side tyre side wall slight damage

o/s/f outer side tyre side wall slight damage

Pass 13 Mar 2014 22,240 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 20,972 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 19,176 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 19,176 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 17,562 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 17,562 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 16,040 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 12,042 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 12,042 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 10,088 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 10,088 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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FD05 YBV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FD05 YBV, 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 FD05 YBV registered?

FD05 YBV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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