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GY54 VCJ

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

125,766 mi
Last recorded125,766 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 VCJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 125,766 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 121,790 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 115,889 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 115,884 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jan 2023 113,959 miles

Tyre slightly damaged front nearside & offside on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 111,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside & offside (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 111,654 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside & offside (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 110,130 miles

Both rear bump stops deteriorated

Exhaust has areas of advanced corrosion

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Very slight (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Chassis leg corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2021 110,130 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Both rear bump stops deteriorated

Exhaust has areas of advanced corrosion

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Very slight (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Chassis leg corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2019 109,054 miles

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

steering wheel slightly stiff

Fail 17 Dec 2019 109,051 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

steering wheel slightly stiff

Pass 3 Jan 2019 104,813 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 99,002 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 92,900 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 92,894 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 85,853 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 77,698 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 69,417 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 61,549 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 53,264 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 53,264 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 46,790 miles

Front and Rear Brake Disc's have wear in them

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

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

Offside front inner tyre wearing on edge

Rear washer not working advise only

Slight condensation in offside top lamp unit ( left indicator to dry out unit)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 46,790 miles

Front and Rear Brake Disc's have wear in them

Offside front inner tyre wearing on edge

Rear washer not working advise only

Slight condensation in offside top lamp unit ( left indicator to dry out unit)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 39,856 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 31,141 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 31,141 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 24,989 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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GY54 VCJ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 GY54 VCJ, 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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GY54 VCJ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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