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YB05 OMT

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

162,851 mi
Last recorded162,851 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 OMT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 162,851 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

battery clamp loose

both headlamp washers not working

Fail 5 Jul 2019 162,846 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both headlamp washers not working

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

battery clamp loose

Pass 7 Jul 2018 159,101 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2.5-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 152,804 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm wearing to inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm wearing to inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside offside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 152,794 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm wearing to inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm wearing to inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 146,170 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

o/s/f wheel distorted inner

play in n/s/r drop link

play in o/s inner steering arm

Fail 11 Jun 2016 146,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn down (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

o/s/f wheel distorted inner

play in n/s/r drop link

play in o/s inner steering arm

Pass 16 Jun 2015 137,199 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 16 Jun 2015 137,199 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Jun 2014 126,338 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 105,780 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jun 2013 105,777 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front side marker light not working

Nail in offside front tyre

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2012 87,080 miles

Nearside front tyre tread worn on inside edge

Offside front tyre tread worn on inside edge

Fail 16 Jun 2011 73,207 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 73,207 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 7 Jun 2010 59,591 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 47,750 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 47,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 34,180 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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YB05 OMT is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OMT, 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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YB05 OMT is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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