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YF55 XAR

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

142,898 mi
Last recorded142,898 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 XAR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 142,898 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 135,232 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 129,644 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 123,969 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 119,376 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2021 119,311 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 117,125 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 111,257 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 103,828 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 96,140 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 96,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 87,611 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 87,394 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear brake disc are slightly corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2015 76,813 miles

Exhaust system rear hanger has corroded loose

Nearside Front Tyre inner edge of tread has worn

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 76,811 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust system rear hanger has corroded loose

Nearside Front Tyre inner edge of tread has worn

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 69,432 miles

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

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

outer sidewall of nearside front tyre has chunks missing (not showing cords)

tail pipe section of exhaust system is not supported (bracket has corroded adrift)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 69,431 miles

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

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

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

outer sidewall of nearside front tyre has chunks missing (not showing cords)

tail pipe section of exhaust system is not supported (bracket has corroded adrift)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 63,650 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Nov 2012 56,621 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 6 Nov 2012 56,616 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 15 Nov 2011 48,261 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Nov 2010 41,242 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 34,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Nov 2009 34,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Nov 2008 27,217 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on centre tread pattern.

NSR tyre wearing on centre tread pattern.

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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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YF55 XAR is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YF55 XAR, 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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What year was YF55 XAR registered?

YF55 XAR is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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