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Y10 BEB

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

127,511 mi
Last recorded127,511 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY10 BEB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 127,511 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 119,351 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 110,298 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 110,298 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 100,438 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 97,243 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 92,516 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 87,505 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 18 Jan 2019 82,229 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 76,964 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 76,964 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 69,862 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 63,799 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 56,366 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 47,900 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 47,870 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 41,572 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 36,103 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 29,704 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Jan 2011 29,661 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jan 2010 23,833 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 21,725 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 17,357 miles

nearside rear tyre has cut on outer wall

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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Y10 BEB is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 Y10 BEB, 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 Y10 BEB registered?

Y10 BEB is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 September 2005.

Is Y10 BEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y10 BEB shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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