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V50 STB

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

152,473 mi
Last recorded152,473 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV50 STB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 152,473 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 151,273 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 149,779 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 149,779 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 149,138 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 145,849 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 144,365 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 141,352 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 134,171 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust silencers outer skins corroded butnot blowing

n/s/r shocker dust cover insecure

Fail 29 Oct 2014 134,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust silencers outer skins corroded butnot blowing

n/s/r shocker dust cover insecure

o/s/r slight brake bind

Pass 15 Nov 2013 121,165 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2013 121,165 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2012 107,685 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2011 91,591 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight scape mark on front screen

tow bar has extended braket fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2011 91,585 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight scape mark on front screen

tow bar has extended braket fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2010 78,386 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs are,corroded and scored

Pass 20 Nov 2009 65,897 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 51,023 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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V50 STB is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V50 STB, 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 V50 STB registered?

V50 STB is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 November 2005.

Is V50 STB safe to buy?

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