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Y8 TRY

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

107,232 mi
Last recorded107,232 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 TRY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 107,232 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 99,809 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2025 99,809 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 85,973 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 83,879 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2022 83,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 81,263 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 79,902 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 79,877 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 75,207 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 69,660 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 69,660 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 66,236 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 63,584 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 2 Dec 2015 58,433 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 53,262 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 48,411 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 44,953 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 44,348 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 39,632 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 36,055 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 31,018 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 25,216 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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Y8 TRY is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel 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 Y8 TRY, 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 Y8 TRY registered?

Y8 TRY is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 December 2005.

Is Y8 TRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y8 TRY 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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