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SJ55 YPY

2005 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

141,007 mi
Last recorded141,007 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 YPY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 141,007 miles

steering rack slightly damp

front and rear brakes backing plates starting to rust

front brake discs starting to rust on inner surfaces

front exhaust flexi pipe starting to deteriorate and centre/ rear exhaust box slight leak

front/ rear suspension coil springs, front/ rear antiroll bars, rear suspension lower arms, rear suspension tie bars and front subframe starting to rust

nearside rear antiroll bar link rod slight movement

offside front foglamp glass cracked

rear suspension tie bar bushes starting to split/ wear

Fail 23 Oct 2025 141,007 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

both rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

front and rear brakes backing plates starting to rust

front brake discs starting to rust on inner surfaces

front exhaust flexi pipe starting to deteriorate and centre/ rear exhaust box slight leak

front/ rear suspension coil springs, front/ rear antiroll bars, rear suspension lower arms, rear suspension tie bars and front subframe starting to rust

nearside rear parking brake performance slightly low

offside front foglamp glass cracked

rear brakes performances slight imbalance

rear screen wiper blade rubber split/ worn

rear suspension tie bar bushes starting to split/ wear

steering rack slightly damp

Pass 9 Nov 2023 139,396 miles

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

both rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

front and rear brakes backing plates starting to rust

front brake discs starting to rust on inner surfaces

front exhaust flexi pipe starting to deteriorate and centre/ rear exhaust box slight leak

front/ rear suspension coil springs, front antiroll bar, rear suspension lower arms and front subframe starting to rust

handbrake performance slightly low

offside front foglamp glass cracked

rear screen wiper blade rubber split/ worn

rear suspension tie bar bushes starting to split/ wear

steering rack slightly damp

Pass 28 Sep 2022 138,381 miles

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

both rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

front exhaust flexi pipe starting to deteriorate and centre/ rear exhaust box slight leak

front/ rear suspension coil springs, front antiroll bar and rear brakes backing plates starting to rust

nearside front headlamp beam pattern slightly weak

offside front foglamp glass cracked

offside front outer driveshaft boot starting to perish

offside front wheel bearing slight play and slight noise

rear screen wiper blade rubber split/ worn

rear suspension tie bar bushes starting to crack/ perish

steering rack slightly damp

Pass 12 May 2021 135,800 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 126,954 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 126,954 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 14 Feb 2019 116,690 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 107,248 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing inner edge

slight coolant leak from coolant bottle

Fail 12 Feb 2018 107,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing inner edge

slight coolant leak from coolant bottle

Pass 14 Feb 2017 96,767 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 96,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 86,189 miles

rear wiper blade split

strong advice rear brake pads on limit of 1.5mm

Pass 30 Sep 2014 74,168 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 64,105 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 53,368 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 41,417 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 32,410 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 6 Aug 2010 32,410 miles

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

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

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

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

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 4 Aug 2009 21,723 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 5,650 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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SJ55 YPY is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SJ55 YPY, 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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SJ55 YPY is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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