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RX05 YEB

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

142,590 mi
Last recorded142,590 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 YEB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 142,590 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2025 138,934 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 134,739 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 130,509 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2023 130,509 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 126,935 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2021 123,254 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 119,922 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Apr 2019 116,292 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 112,456 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight noise

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 6 May 2017 106,611 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 101,347 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 101,347 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2015 97,071 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 89,576 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 82,938 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre has cut on inner sidewall

Fail 21 May 2013 82,938 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre has cut on inner sidewall

Pass 23 May 2012 75,210 miles

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

Note:- offside rear seat folded/vehicle loaded, seat/belt not tested

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 5 May 2011 64,510 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 55,581 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 46,448 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 39,698 miles

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

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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RX05 YEB is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 RX05 YEB, 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 RX05 YEB registered?

RX05 YEB is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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