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SB05 XBU

2005 Volvo V50 · Diesel · 1998cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1998cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2005 Volvo V50 Diesel 1998cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 126,841 miles on the clock, averaging 5,929 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SB05 XBU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
126,841
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2008
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
5,929

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading126,841 miles
Reading date
Miles last year107
Average per year5,929
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB05 XBU 23k49k75k101k127k '08'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,841 miles
Since last MOT+107 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,734 miles
Since last MOT+6,391 miles
PASS
Mileage120,343 miles
Since last MOT+6,164 miles
PASS
Mileage114,179 miles
Since last MOT+114 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,065 miles
Since last MOT+6,385 miles
PASS
Mileage107,680 miles
Since last MOT+113 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,567 miles
Since last MOT+6,227 miles
PASS
Mileage101,340 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,335 miles
Since last MOT+8,036 miles
PASS
Mileage93,299 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,281 miles
Since last MOT+13,710 miles
PASS
Mileage79,571 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,568 miles
Since last MOT+7,890 miles
PASS
Mileage71,678 miles
Since last MOT+9,632 miles
PASS
Mileage62,046 miles
Since last MOT+3,368 miles
PASS
Mileage58,678 miles
Since last MOT+3,453 miles
PASS
Mileage55,225 miles
Since last MOT+3,839 miles
PASS
Mileage51,386 miles
Since last MOT+3,800 miles
PASS
Mileage47,586 miles
Since last MOT+3,656 miles
PASS
Mileage43,930 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,930 miles
Since last MOT+3,247 miles
PASS
Mileage40,683 miles
Since last MOT+4,002 miles
PASS
Mileage36,681 miles
Since last MOT+4,994 miles
PASS
Mileage31,687 miles
Since last MOT+8,310 miles
PASS
Mileage23,377 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 XBU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1998cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SB05 XBU

What car is SB05 XBU?

SB05 XBU is an silver Volvo V50, diesel (1998cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.

What is the mileage of SB05 XBU?

The last recorded mileage for SB05 XBU was 126,841 miles, recorded on 18 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB05 XBU passed its MOT?

SB05 XBU has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 18 Nov 2025.

Is SB05 XBU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SB05 XBU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SB05 XBU?

SB05 XBU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.