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YS05 CUC

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

183,463 mi
Last recorded183,463 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 CUC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 183,463 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2025 183,463 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 164,236 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 151,701 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 145,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge badly worn and cracking in the treads. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 145,245 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Pedal travels to the floor. (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge badly worn and cracking in the treads. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 140,320 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 134,677 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 129,017 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 124,649 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018

Nearside Front Upper Steering system excessively rough strut top mount (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 117,617 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 109,975 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 103,748 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 94,112 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 84,363 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 73,574 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 73,574 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 63,906 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 63,906 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 May 2010 54,836 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 54,836 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2009 45,291 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 32,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2008 32,588 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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YS05 CUC is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver 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 YS05 CUC, 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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YS05 CUC is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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