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FM05 YSJ

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

180,499 mi
Last recorded180,499 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 YSJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 180,499 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 169,583 miles

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

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

axle rust

Pass 12 Sep 2024 159,029 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 149,419 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 144,421 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 142,558 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 140,574 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 137,432 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 136,188 miles

Both rear tyres have uneven wear on inner edges.

Pass 8 May 2017 134,558 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge & both rears have uneven wear on inner edges

Fail 8 May 2017 134,553 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate dim (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure uneven wear (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

N/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge & both rears have uneven wear on inner edges

Pass 19 May 2016 131,651 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 131,651 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 130,082 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edge

offside front tyre slight cut on inner sidewall

Pass 8 Jun 2015 130,082 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edge

offside front tyre slight cut on inner sidewall

Pass 20 Jun 2014 128,844 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 126,247 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 123,416 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 123,416 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 121,140 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 117,065 miles

aims on limit

all brake disc corroded

all brake discs worn slightly

both rear tyres worn low

brake pedal slightly spongy

front pads worn low

nearside rear brake slightly binding

nearside rear tyre worn low

slight judder at front brakes

Fail 22 Jun 2010 56,156 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

aims on limit

all brake disc corroded

all brake discs worn slightly

both rear tyres worn low

brake pedal slightly spongy

front pads worn low

nearside rear brake slightly binding

nearside rear tyre worn low

slight judder at front brakes

Pass 2 Jul 2008 93,701 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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FM05 YSJ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FM05 YSJ, 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 FM05 YSJ registered?

FM05 YSJ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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