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YD05 YZS

2005 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

128,352 mi
Last recorded128,352 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 YZS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2024 128,352 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 115,688 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Heatshield loose

Fail 30 Aug 2023 115,688 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Heatshield loose

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 106,918 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Oil level low

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Heat shield loose

Pass 19 Aug 2021 97,615 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, Rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 97,615 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, Rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 88,052 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2020 88,052 miles

Brake damaged to the extent that the braking system is adversely affected brake discs backing plate insecure catching wheel (1.1.21 (a) (i))

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both outer boots (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 83,181 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 77,677 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 8 Aug 2018 77,671 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shocker (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 8 Nov 2017 74,598 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 69,835 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 60,075 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 53,174 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 53,174 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 53,036 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 53,036 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 51,633 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 48,167 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 43,104 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 38,546 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 38,546 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 34,153 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 28,085 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 YZS is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YZS, 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 YZS is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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