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GV05 YWY

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,306 mi
Last recorded109,306 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 YWY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 109,306 miles

headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

parking brake weak

rear brake pads worn

signs of power steering fluid leaking from steering rack area

Fail 6 Jul 2022 109,024 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

parking brake weak

rear brake pads worn

signs of power steering fluid leaking from steering rack area

Pass 8 Jul 2021 100,702 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge & right at limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

signs of power steering fluid leak by steering rack

Pass 30 Jun 2020 93,138 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 86,493 miles

Front lower wishbone bushes worn

Handbrake effort could be better

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2018 78,238 miles

Both front suspension lower arm rear bushes worn

Steering rack damp

Pass 13 Jul 2017 70,957 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 61,975 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 61,975 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 53,222 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 45,638 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 40,502 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 36,314 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 4 Jul 2011 31,414 miles

Slight oil leak from power steering rack.

Fail 4 Jul 2011 31,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight oil leak from power steering rack.

Pass 5 Jul 2010 27,364 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 27,364 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 23,177 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 23,177 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 18,618 miles

Right rear tyre inner sidewall cracking

Fail 14 Jul 2008 18,618 miles

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

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

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

Right rear tyre inner sidewall cracking

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 YWY is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GV05 YWY, 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 YWY registered?

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

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