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GU05 RYD

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,279 mi
Last recorded71,279 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 RYD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 71,279 miles

both rear wheelbearings noisey when rotated

Pass 19 Apr 2013 65,313 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 60,974 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 60,973 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 49,006 miles

off side front wiper worn

Fail 19 Apr 2011 49,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

off side front wiper worn

Pass 23 Mar 2010 37,745 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 30,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 21,054 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 21,054 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GU05 RYD is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GU05 RYD, 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 GU05 RYD registered?

GU05 RYD is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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