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YA55 THX

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

100,976 mi
Last recorded100,976 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA55 THX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 100,976 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 98,756 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 97,230 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 97,227 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 95,556 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 95,556 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 94,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 91,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 89,376 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 89,376 miles

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 87,335 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2016 82,117 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Jul 2016 82,117 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 68,397 miles

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

Offside Inner Front 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 13 Dec 2014 57,784 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2013 45,011 miles

Brake effort tested with Decelerometer

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Oct 2012 36,341 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 36,341 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 28,753 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Oct 2010 20,417 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 20,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 13,190 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 11,915 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 11,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YA55 THX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YA55 THX, 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 YA55 THX registered?

YA55 THX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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