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YG05 OEB

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

155,580 mi
Last recorded155,580 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 OEB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 155,580 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Feb 2022 135,229 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front tyres unevenly worn

handbrake travel

Pass 16 Mar 2021 126,289 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bushes peeling and breaking up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bushes peeling and breaking up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear exhaust pipe bracket broken

Fail 12 Mar 2021 126,267 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bushes peeling and breaking up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bushes peeling and breaking up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear exhaust pipe bracket broken

Pass 6 Mar 2020 124,349 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Tail pipe hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 120,107 miles

Offside Rear possible caliper grabbing when hot disc is orange brakes ok /free at time of test

Pass 5 Mar 2018 111,604 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 104,753 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 98,512 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 93,811 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 90,309 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 81,608 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 75,407 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 70,177 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 70,177 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 62,908 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 56,164 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 48,940 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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YG05 OEB is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YG05 OEB, 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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YG05 OEB is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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