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YD05 EYY

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

163,798 mi
Last recorded163,798 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 EYY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 163,798 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2025 163,650 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 150,779 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 150,760 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 142,921 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

water level low bottle damaged

Fail 5 Oct 2023 142,738 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

water level low bottle damaged

Pass 18 Oct 2022 135,423 miles

Coolant level low

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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 135,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant level low

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near side & Off side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 127,195 miles

near side rear tyre ,wear oninner edge. near side drop link,slight movement.

Pass 29 Oct 2020 119,236 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 119,191 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit now (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 110,260 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 98,984 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 98,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear exhaust heatsheild loose

Pass 26 Sep 2017 94,287 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Fail 19 Sep 2017 94,196 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear tyres cracking

Pass 12 Sep 2016 89,944 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 85,531 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 78,713 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 70,314 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 70,314 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

O/S/R TYRE WORN UNEVENLY N/S/F TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 19 Sep 2012 61,598 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 53,321 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall but not to ply or cords

Pass 12 Oct 2011 53,321 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall but not to ply or cords

Fail 2 Mar 2011 50,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 50,097 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 45,263 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 34,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 34,644 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 27,704 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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YD05 EYY is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 YD05 EYY, 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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YD05 EYY is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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