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GJ05 CYM

2019 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

51,493 mi
Last recorded51,493 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 CYM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2019
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 51,493 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2026 104,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2025 45,794 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 95,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 95,070 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2024 36,256 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 83,465 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 83,465 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2023 23,527 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 23,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 79,621 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 11,946 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 72,302 miles

ribbed belt splitting

Fail 26 Feb 2022 72,304 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced bulb fitted correctly? (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

ribbed belt splitting

Pass 13 Mar 2021 67,759 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 65,023 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 55,015 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 54,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 45,846 miles

wipers smear screen

Fail 8 Mar 2018 45,843 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished and worn smooth on inside edge

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

wipers smear screen

Pass 27 Feb 2017 40,264 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside front tyre bald on the inner edge

Offside front tyre bald on the inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2016 35,069 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner sidewalls, possibly been run flat?

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge 205/50/17W

Pass 5 Mar 2015 29,994 miles

both rear tyres perished on inner sidewalls 205/50/17W

Pass 27 Feb 2014 24,911 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 20,318 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 15,204 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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GJ05 CYM is a 2019 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GJ05 CYM, 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 7 years old, this Volvo V50 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GJ05 CYM registered?

GJ05 CYM is a 2019 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 May 2019.

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The MOT history for GJ05 CYM shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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