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GV55 UYS

2005 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,474 mi
Last recorded55,474 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 UYS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 30 Oct 2025 55,474 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 51,229 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 45,297 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 40,160 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 36,172 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 35,543 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 34,815 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 34,041 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 32,206 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 28,987 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 26,405 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 24,325 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 22,466 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 19,976 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 17,540 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 16,012 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 22 Oct 2009 13,182 miles

Plastic covers fitted in engine bay and underside vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Oct 2008 10,487 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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GV55 UYS is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GV55 UYS, 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 GV55 UYS registered?

GV55 UYS is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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