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AD05 YCU

2005 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

85,294 mi
Last recorded85,294 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 YCU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 85,294 miles

(offside front wing has some corrosion and been taped over)

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 85,293 miles

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

(offside front wing has some corrosion and been taped over)

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 83,736 miles

(offside front wing has had tape placed over corrosion to cover any jagged areas at time of mot)

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 83,732 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 82,532 miles

Offside Front wing corroded not likely to cause injury

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

general under body corrosion

Fail 3 May 2024 82,514 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded not likely to cause injury

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2023 80,596 miles

General corrosion to underbody components

Offside Front Wing corroded - not likely to cause injury

Pass 5 Apr 2022 78,811 miles

General underbody corrosion

Offside Front Body panel corroded - not likely to cause injury (wing)

Pass 1 Apr 2021 76,817 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 75,859 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front tyres wearing on inner edges

general under body corrosion

Fail 16 Mar 2020 75,859 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front tyres wearing on inner edges

general under body corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2019 72,447 miles

corrosion to underside

parking brake lever travel close to limit

Pass 6 Apr 2018 68,432 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 63,868 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 58,643 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 54,595 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 49,456 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 49,433 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 45,741 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

both rear tyres worn on inside wall especially o/s advise 4/wheel alighnment check

Pass 10 Apr 2012 41,454 miles

both rear tyres wearing on the inside wall advise 4 wheel alignment check

Pass 16 Feb 2011 35,081 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 30,266 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 25,334 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 18,899 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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AD05 YCU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol 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 AD05 YCU, 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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AD05 YCU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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