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RA05 YHO

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

66,163 mi
Last recorded66,163 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 YHO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 66,163 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 64,119 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 62,265 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 60,421 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 58,294 miles

Nearside Rear Head Restraint Not Fitted

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Head Restraint Not Fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2022 58,294 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing a White Light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Head Restraint Not Fitted

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Head Restraint Not Fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2021 56,143 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 54,124 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 50,635 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 46,753 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 43,231 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)

off side rear tyre heavily worn inner tread area

Pass 27 Jun 2016 39,791 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 36,371 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2014 32,564 miles

BOTH REAR OUTER HEAD RESTRAINTS REMOVED

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 28,587 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 25,033 miles

Both Outer Rear Head restraints Removed

Pass 8 Jun 2011 21,784 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 18,946 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 22 Jun 2009 14,598 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 11,521 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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RA05 YHO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 RA05 YHO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA05 YHO registered?

RA05 YHO is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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