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GY55 KHD

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,546 mi
Last recorded178,546 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 KHD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 178,546 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 168,793 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 162,757 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 162,757 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 155,948 miles

Both rear brake caliper parking brake mechanism's worn

N/S/R brake caliper blead screw stained no leak under pressure

N/S/R shock absorber bump stop cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 147,979 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 147,979 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 2 Sep 2011 138,882 miles

Handbrake on nearside rear recording lower effort compared to offside rear

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 117,230 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 101,818 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 101,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 80,116 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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GY55 KHD is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KHD, 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 KHD registered?

GY55 KHD is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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