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LB05 YSV

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

89,947 mi
Last recorded89,947 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 YSV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 89,947 miles

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 30 Jul 2025 79,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chip in windscreen

Pass 25 Jul 2024 69,927 miles

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

chip in windscreen

Fail 25 Jul 2024 69,927 miles

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

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 4 Aug 2023 65,741 miles

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 1 Aug 2022 62,409 miles

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

chip in windscreen

Fail 1 Aug 2022 62,409 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 3 Aug 2021 57,421 miles

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

both rear and offside front tyres 2mm inner edge

chip in windscreen

nearside front tyre 1.6mm inner edge

Fail 3 Aug 2021 57,421 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

both rear and offside front tyres 2mm inner edge

chip in windscreen

nearside front tyre 1.6mm inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2020 53,936 miles

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

chip in windscreen

rear tyres 2mm inner edge

Fail 28 Jul 2020 53,936 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

chip in windscreen

rear tyres 2mm inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2019 49,618 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

nearside front tyre 2mm edges

offside front tyre 1.6mm inner edge

Fail 1 Aug 2019 49,618 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

nearside front tyre 2mm edges

offside front tyre 1.6mm inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2018 45,089 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 41,944 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cuts on the sidewall but no cords exposed

Pass 24 Jun 2016 41,814 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

offside rear tyre cracked

Fail 24 Jun 2016 41,814 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 8 Jun 2015 40,809 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre has chunks out of sidewall but no cords exsposed

Pass 24 Jun 2014 38,800 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil weaping from steering rack bellows

Fail 24 Jun 2014 38,800 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil weaping from steering rack bellows

Pass 24 Jun 2013 35,976 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 32,725 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 29,142 miles

age cracks in nearside rear tyre

age cracks in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2010 23,363 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 18,303 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 13,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YSV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 LB05 YSV, 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 LB05 YSV registered?

LB05 YSV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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The MOT history for LB05 YSV shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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