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LB05 YBW

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

150,681 mi
Last recorded150,681 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 YBW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2024 150,681 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside 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 linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft boot clip loose

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 146,468 miles

rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

Fail 21 Sep 2023 146,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

Pass 12 Sep 2022 141,260 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 141,258 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 133,768 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 133,764 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 133,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 133,206 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 131,895 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2019 131,889 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2019 131,881 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear suspension arm replaced with different type mountings for spring and anti roll bar link than the original nearside component.

Pass 6 Dec 2018 130,194 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Track Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 130,183 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Track Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Track Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Track Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 128,475 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 128,474 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 126,235 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2016 126,229 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 123,679 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 123,679 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 122,232 miles

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

Offside front tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

Fail 16 Dec 2014 122,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2013 107,599 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)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 95,204 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2011 82,114 miles

n/s and o/s/r tyre treads wearing on inside edges.

Pass 13 Dec 2010 73,476 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 61,509 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 50,200 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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LB05 YBW is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LB05 YBW, 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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LB05 YBW is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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