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GJ55 JYG

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,713 mi
Last recorded104,713 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 JYG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 104,713 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive expansion bottle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2024 104,443 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive expansion bottle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge and also has nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 92,231 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 92,231 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2022 81,688 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 81,688 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 75,284 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 73,788 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 73,788 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 70,526 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 67,030 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 26 Sep 2017 67,030 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 64,666 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 64,666 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 60,377 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 60,377 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 55,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 50,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 44,491 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Sep 2012 44,491 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2011 38,630 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 33,179 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 27,794 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 22,513 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 JYG is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JYG, 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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GJ55 JYG is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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