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YB54 HTV

2005 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,549 mi
Last recorded129,549 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB54 HTV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 129,549 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2026 129,549 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 127,051 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 127,051 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 126,032 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 126,032 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 123,307 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 123,307 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 122,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 122,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 119,555 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 116,277 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 116,277 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 113,475 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 113,475 miles

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

Tyre Size-205 55 16

Pass 24 Jun 2019 110,052 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 104,998 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 99,460 miles

EML on

Rear exhaust mount broken, system still supported.

Pass 16 Jun 2016 92,606 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 92,606 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2015 84,569 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 84,569 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

nearside front marker lamp not working

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2014 75,919 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 66,721 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 58,659 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 27 Jun 2011 50,666 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 44,321 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 7 Sep 2009 36,446 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 28,971 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 23,970 miles

Oil leak

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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YB54 HTV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YB54 HTV, 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 YB54 HTV registered?

YB54 HTV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 January 2005.

Is YB54 HTV safe to buy?

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