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OE05 YBW

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

171,288 mi
Last recorded171,288 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 YBW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 171,288 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2023 171,202 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 159,157 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 159,157 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 149,698 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear seats folded so unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 30 Apr 2021 149,698 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear seats folded so unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 1 Jun 2020 140,152 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing slightly uneven

Pass 24 Jun 2019 137,520 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 129,342 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 115,156 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 104,372 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 93,036 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 82,140 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 71,842 miles

offside front tyre starting to split

Pass 19 Jun 2012 60,236 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 50,905 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 42,108 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 34,099 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 26,049 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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OE05 YBW is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 OE05 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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OE05 YBW is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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