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GJ55 JYF

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,705 mi
Last recorded182,705 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 JYF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2013 182,705 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 181,951 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

long travel parking brake lever

Pass 23 Aug 2012 158,688 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 145,566 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 124,919 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 124,919 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 91,986 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 61,144 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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GJ55 JYF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 GJ55 JYF, 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 GJ55 JYF registered?

GJ55 JYF is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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