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GY55 JWF

2005 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,229 mi
Last recorded107,229 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 JWF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 107,229 miles

Central Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 101,344 miles

Nearside Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 96,797 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 92,519 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 85,967 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 75,641 miles

Nearside Rear slight buckle in wheel

Fail 10 Dec 2018 75,641 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear slight buckle in wheel

Pass 11 Dec 2017 68,116 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2017 68,116 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 58,464 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 57,831 miles

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Pass 11 Feb 2015 56,262 miles

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Pass 10 Feb 2014 53,116 miles

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Pass 8 Feb 2013 49,879 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 45,575 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 45,575 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 40,703 miles

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/R TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL BUT NOT SHOWING INNER CORDS

Pass 1 Feb 2010 37,067 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 29,247 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 29,247 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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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GY55 JWF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GY55 JWF, 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 GY55 JWF registered?

GY55 JWF is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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