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GV05 YWU

2005 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,715 mi
Last recorded80,715 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 YWU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 80,715 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

corosion underside

Fail 9 Oct 2023 80,715 miles

corosion underside

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 78,221 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 76,320 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 76,314 miles

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both Front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 74,872 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine\gearbox stabiliser bushes worn

Fail 8 Oct 2020 74,869 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction objects on mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine\gearbox stabiliser bushes worn

Pass 7 Oct 2019 69,588 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 57,169 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 53,932 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 49,897 miles

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

engine management warning lamp on

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Fail 11 Oct 2016 49,894 miles

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

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

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

engine management warning lamp on

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 3 Oct 2015 47,861 miles

Nearside Front wishbone bush, slight play

Pass 30 Aug 2014 45,064 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 41,686 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 41,686 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 37,781 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 32,924 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 27,584 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 16,131 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 21,643 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 16,126 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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GV05 YWU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 GV05 YWU, 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 GV05 YWU registered?

GV05 YWU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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