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YB05 OMX

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

125,374 mi
Last recorded125,374 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 OMX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 125,374 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Battery slightly insecure in try and positive terminal loose (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Stickers on nearside of windscreen in and out of swept area - not significantly affecting drivers view

Fail 23 Jul 2026 125,374 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Battery slightly insecure in try and positive terminal loose (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Stickers on nearside of windscreen in and out of swept area - not significantly affecting drivers view

Pass 4 Jul 2025 117,467 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jul 2024 109,183 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 109,183 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 100,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (nearly bald) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 100,960 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (nearly bald) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 93,572 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear tyres have cuts to tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 88,493 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes on both sides just starting to go (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 88,493 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes on both sides just starting to go (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 84,980 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 78,372 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 68,408 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 58,503 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear most bushes slight movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Fail 26 Jul 2017 58,503 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear most bushes slight movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Pass 20 Jul 2016 54,932 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 20 Jul 2016 54,930 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2015 52,311 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 48,815 miles

Near side rear tyre inner side wall deteriorated

Off side front tyre outer side wall damaged.Not to ply or cord

Pass 24 Jun 2013 44,451 miles

Off side front tyre outer side wall damaged. Not to ply.

Pass 11 Jul 2012 40,562 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 36,607 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 36,607 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 32,087 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 28,322 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 22,542 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 OMX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YB05 OMX, 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 OMX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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