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YD05 MXS

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

176,121 mi
Last recorded176,121 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 MXS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 176,121 miles

Central Rear registration plate deteriorating

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm rear console bush has slight play

Nearside Rear chassis section corroded

Nearside Rear lamp cracked

oil leak

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 6 Feb 2019 176,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn on drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear registration plate deteriorating

Nearside Rear chassis section corroded

Nearside Rear lamp cracked

Offside Front door check strap loose

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

Offside Rear wheel bearings to be checked on retest

oil leak

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 8 Feb 2018 167,612 miles

Central Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre has nail in tread

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 6 Feb 2018 167,610 miles

Central Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

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

Central Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front tyre has nail in tread

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

both front tyres wearing badly on inner shoulders

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 2 Feb 2017 153,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.6mm + worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 143,699 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 2 Apr 2015 139,627 miles

n/s/f disc backplate loose

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 139,627 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f disc backplate loose

Pass 2 Apr 2014 133,552 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 133,551 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 126,980 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 110,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 110,482 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 96,870 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 96,854 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 81,682 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 64,451 miles

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

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 MXS is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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