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GY05 EAW

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

66,728 mi
Last recorded66,728 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 EAW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 66,728 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 61,212 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 54,662 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 54,662 miles

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 49,545 miles

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit on inner edge of tread

offside rear seatbelt not fully tested due to child seat fitted there.

one section of offside rear side light not working

reversing lights not working

Fail 24 Dec 2021 49,527 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb faded (4.4.3 (a))

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit on inner edge of tread

offside rear seatbelt not fully tested due to child seat fitted there.

one section of offside rear side light not working

reversing lights not working

Pass 14 Sep 2020 46,773 miles

nearside front lower arm rear bush split /separated to the limit

nearside rear indicator bulb faded to limit

offside front lower arm rear bush split /separated to the limit

Pass 16 Sep 2019 45,187 miles

front lower arm rear bushes in poor condition/separating

nearside front tyre badly cracked on outer sidewall

offside headlamp aim on lower limit

reverse lamps not working

Fail 6 Sep 2019 45,137 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner tread band (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front lower arm rear bushes in poor condition/separating

nearside front tyre badly cracked on outer sidewall

offside headlamp aim on lower limit

reverse lamps not working

Pass 17 Sep 2018 43,769 miles

Battery is not secured

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on the inner shoulder area

Offside Rear lamp has a side lamp bulb not working

Fail 10 Sep 2018 43,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested bulb not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre split / torn on the outer shoulder area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery is not secured

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on the inner shoulder area

Offside Rear lamp has a side lamp bulb not working

Offside Rear tyre tread very near the wear limits

Pass 12 Sep 2017 43,433 miles

Both front lower suspension arms rear mounting bushes are deteriorating

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO THE LEGAL WEAR LIMITS AND IS QUITE BADLY PERISHED

Offside front tyre worn low on the inner shoulder )( 205/50x17 93W

Offside rear side lamp has a bulb not working

Fail 31 Aug 2017 43,433 miles

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

Both front lower suspension arms rear mounting bushes are deteriorating

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO THE LEGAL WEAR LIMITS AND IS QUITE BADLY PERISHED

Offside front tyre worn low on the inner shoulder )( 205/50x17 93W

Offside rear side lamp has a bulb not working

Pass 31 Aug 2016 43,072 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY near wear limits and is perishing / cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre worn on the inner shoulder edge

Pass 20 Aug 2015 42,530 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 42,075 miles

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

The o/s rear tyre is perishing and is in poor condition

Fail 19 Aug 2014 42,075 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

The o/s rear tyre is perishing and is in poor condition

Pass 15 Aug 2013 41,533 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 40,947 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 39,502 miles

Offside rear tyre tread is wearing near to the limits.

Fail 5 Jul 2011 39,477 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear tyre tread is wearing near to the limits.

Pass 9 Jul 2010 38,285 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 36,924 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 35,291 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing low on tread. ( Nearside is the lowest )

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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GY05 EAW is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GY05 EAW, 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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GY05 EAW is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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