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GY05 NXT

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,423 mi
Last recorded122,423 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 NXT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 122,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2022 122,423 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2021 116,470 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

knocking noise from road test

Fail 15 Oct 2021 116,468 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

front brake pads look too be worn

knocking noise from road test

nearside front tyre worn

offside front tyre bald on inner shoulder

Pass 6 Oct 2020 110,715 miles

body damage

chips in windscreen

knocking noise when road tested

oil leak

rear tyres worn inner shoulders

Pass 3 Oct 2019 104,250 miles

chips in windscreen

front tyres bald on inner shoulders

on road test knocking noise

Fail 2 Oct 2019 104,249 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

chips in windscreen

front tyres bald on inner shoulders

Pass 3 Oct 2018 94,729 miles

exhaust flexy loose

rear brake pads look too be worn

Fail 3 Oct 2018 94,728 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

exhaust flexy loose

Pass 11 Oct 2017 84,606 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 76,297 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 76,295 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Inner (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 73,424 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 72,666 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 66,005 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 60,017 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 54,129 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 47,043 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 41,360 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 41,360 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 34,856 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 34,856 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 30,626 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 30,626 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 NXT is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NXT, 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 GY05 NXT registered?

GY05 NXT is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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