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YB05 GFV

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

152,611 mi
Last recorded152,611 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 GFV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 152,611 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 152,533 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 149,105 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 149,035 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 145,376 miles

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

expansion tank deteriorated, hairline crack

Fail 12 Nov 2021 145,194 miles

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

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

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

expansion tank deteriorated, hairline crack

Pass 25 Nov 2020 135,059 miles

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 128,689 miles

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

Pass 12 Dec 2018 121,023 miles

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

Pass 5 Jan 2018 112,589 miles

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

Fail 2 Jan 2018 112,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

Pass 3 Jan 2017 104,989 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Fail 21 Dec 2016 104,987 miles

Headlamp aim too low both, adjusters wont adjust (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust outer skin deteriorated

indicator stork

Pass 6 Jul 2016 102,660 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 94,275 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2015 94,275 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2014 79,306 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 67,361 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 67,361 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 52,677 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)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 36,676 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 28,998 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 22,527 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 17,314 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YB05 GFV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel 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 YB05 GFV, 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 YB05 GFV registered?

YB05 GFV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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