MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,306 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
headlamps emit slightly unclear beams
parking brake weak
rear brake pads worn
signs of power steering fluid leaking from steering rack area
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
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
Front lower wishbone bushes worn
Handbrake effort could be better
nearside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge
Both front suspension lower arm rear bushes worn
Steering rack damp
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Slight oil leak from power steering rack.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Slight oil leak from power steering rack.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
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)
Right rear tyre inner sidewall cracking
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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