MOT Status
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125,766 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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 ()
Tyre slightly damaged front nearside & offside on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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))
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))
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
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
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
steering wheel slightly stiff
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
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))
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
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)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
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)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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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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