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YT05 USC

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

161,550 mi
Last recorded161,550 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 USC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 161,550 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 157,758 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 153,670 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2022 148,532 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2021 134,307 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 122,976 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 122,786 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 119,950 miles

Offside headlamp aim slightly low,[adjuster appears seized]

Offside rear anti roll bar link rod, play in lower joint.

Rear brake pads appear low on offside

Pass 16 Mar 2017 116,590 miles

Front Tyres have approx. 2.5mm remaining, and sidewalls are splitting, borderline to failure.

Front Wishbone Bushes are worn, borderline to failure.

Minor engine oil leak.

Minor free play in N/S/R Link Rod.

Pass 24 Mar 2016 113,343 miles

Front Wishbone Bushes are worn, replacement advised.

Minor Engine Oil Leak.

Minor play in both rear link rods.

Pass 24 Mar 2015 107,200 miles

N/S/F Spring developing weak spot.

Minor Oil Leak.

Fail 18 Mar 2015 107,200 miles

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

Minor Oil Leak.

N/S/F Spring developing weak spot.

Pass 7 Mar 2014 102,535 miles

Front Discs worn.

Minor Engine Oil Leak.

Rear Sidewalls starting to split.

Rear Tyres approaching low, especially the N/S.

Fail 7 Mar 2014 102,535 miles

Front Discs worn.

Minor Engine Oil Leak.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Sidewalls starting to split.

Rear Tyres approaching low, especially the N/S.

Pass 12 Mar 2013 98,401 miles

Front Pads are 70% worn.

Minor Fraying on Driver's Belt.

Rear Discs have a wear lip, replace within 6 months.

Rear Plate is deteriorating.

Pass 7 Mar 2012 93,788 miles

Front Brake Pads are roughly 50% worn.

Minor Fraying on the driver's seatbelt.

Rear Anti-Roll Bar Link Rods, Lower Balljoint is very free in it's motion, and could wear quickly.

Rear Brake Discs have a minor wear lip.

Rear Number Plate is deteriorating.

Pass 1 Apr 2011 89,769 miles

both front tyre treads approaching legal limit

both rear anti roll bar link rods, slight wear/play in joints

offside headlamp aim slightly low

rear brake pads getting low

slight webbing wear on both nearside seat belts

Pass 22 Mar 2010 84,444 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 79,300 miles

n/s/r anti roll bar link rod joints worn

o/s headlamp aim slightly low

screw in n/s/f tyre tread

Pass 13 Mar 2008 65,877 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 65,762 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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YT05 USC is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YT05 USC, 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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YT05 USC is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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