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GY05 NXZ

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

151,994 mi
Last recorded151,994 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 NXZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 151,994 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint rears (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s/f & n/s/f mounting s (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges , may soon need replacement

exhaust emission not tested due to exhaust, will be retested on the retest

n/s/f marker light not working

note ; underside covers fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2016 151,994 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dull (1.8.A.1b)

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint rears (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s/f & n/s/f mounting s (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges , may soon need replacement

exhaust emission not tested due to exhaust, will be retested on the retest

n/s/f marker light not working

note ; underside covers fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2015 136,087 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 132,405 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 126,510 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 120,407 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre deteriorated, 3-4mm tread depth

offside front tyre deteriorated, 3-4mm tread depth

tyre size 205/55/16-91h

Pass 5 May 2011 112,811 miles

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

osr tyre has cut in tread

Fail 3 May 2011 112,762 miles

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

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

osr tyre has cut in tread

Pass 30 Apr 2010 105,165 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 97,246 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 1 Apr 2008 58,187 miles

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

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 NXZ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 GY05 NXZ, 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 NXZ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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