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GY05 NWU

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

153,397 mi
Last recorded153,397 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 NWU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 153,397 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge and close to wear bars.

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge and perishing on inner side wall.

Offside Front lower arm rear bush worn.

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Rear seat belt webbing slightly cut.

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 9 Mar 2018 145,120 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 133,356 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 121,731 miles

n/s/r tyre has a nail and split on the inner side wall

n/s/r tyre unevenly worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre has split on the inner side wall

Fail 7 Mar 2016 121,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/r tyre has a nail and split on the inner side wall

n/s/r tyre unevenly worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre has split on the inner side wall

Pass 20 Feb 2015 109,663 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 109,663 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 103,767 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 103,767 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 93,277 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 93,277 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 90,906 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)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 90,906 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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2011 88,551 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 86,504 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 82,127 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 73,491 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 NWU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NWU, 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 NWU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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