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YX55 TKC

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,028 mi
Last recorded140,028 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 TKC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 140,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 140,009 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 137,091 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 135,018 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front whishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 131,821 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 131,821 miles

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

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

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 127,824 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 30 Sep 2021 127,824 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Sep 2020 124,007 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 121,386 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 117,076 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 112,368 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 107,626 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 107,626 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 103,112 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 99,016 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 93,237 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges rear exhaust mountings corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2013 93,232 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres worn on inside edges rear exhaust mountings corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2012 87,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s coil spring broken on end but still sat and working ok

Pass 25 Sep 2012 87,606 miles

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

n/s coil spring broken on end but still sat and working ok

Pass 23 Sep 2011 80,772 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 73,593 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 62,900 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 47,579 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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YX55 TKC 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 75%.

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 YX55 TKC, 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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YX55 TKC is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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