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GN54 YJM

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

139,597 mi
Last recorded139,597 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN54 YJM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 139,597 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside an offside rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 124,586 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 110,224 miles

High mounted stop light not working

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 110,198 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

High mounted stop light not working

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 98,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 96,257 miles

205/50/17 FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

Pass 17 Oct 2019 93,898 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 90,811 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

anti-skid warning message/service light indicate fault

vehicle under tray fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2017 88,029 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 83,479 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 80,421 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 77,360 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 73,851 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2012 70,571 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer wall ( cords not exposed)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2011 68,343 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 68,341 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 61,567 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 55,353 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 48,218 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 40,413 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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GN54 YJM is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GN54 YJM, 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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GN54 YJM is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 February 2005.

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