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YT55 TWJ

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,955 mi
Last recorded66,955 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 TWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 66,955 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 65,536 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 63,958 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 62,279 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 60,720 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 18 Sep 2020 59,662 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 59,622 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 57,397 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 55,015 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 50,925 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2016 46,559 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 fethering edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 41,935 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2014 37,920 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2013 34,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2013 34,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 30,042 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 26,751 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 22,281 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 18,141 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 14,165 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 14,165 miles

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

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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YT55 TWJ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol 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 YT55 TWJ, 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 YT55 TWJ registered?

YT55 TWJ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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The MOT history for YT55 TWJ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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