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YH05 UXR

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

151,060 mi
Last recorded151,060 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 UXR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 151,060 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides on minimum limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides on minimum limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 133,357 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 115,039 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 115,039 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 114,132 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Under tray covers fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2023 114,123 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2022 110,603 miles

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2022 110,594 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2021 108,670 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2020 107,639 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Jan 2019 104,552 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 101,797 miles

both rear rearmost bushes weak

rear pads getting low

rear springs rusty

Pass 28 Jan 2017 99,546 miles

DIESEL TRIGGER POINT NOT MET

REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

Pass 25 Jan 2016 96,518 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 91,713 miles

Headlamp Washers N/W

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 91,713 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Headlamp Washers N/W

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 86,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2013 81,155 miles

diesel emissions trigger point not met

Pass 23 Jan 2012 74,302 miles

offside door mirror damage

Fail 23 Jan 2012 74,302 miles

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

offside door mirror damage

Pass 28 Jan 2011 66,677 miles

offside door mirror damage

Pass 19 Jan 2010 59,242 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 53,545 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 44,645 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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YH05 UXR is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YH05 UXR, 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 YH05 UXR registered?

YH05 UXR is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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