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GY55 KHM

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

139,005 mi
Last recorded139,005 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 KHM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 139,005 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive ad tank showing signs of leakage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts inner edges showing wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and slight play (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2026 139,005 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured inner edge (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive ad tank showing signs of leakage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts inner edges showing wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and slight play (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 132,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 129,388 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 127,288 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 127,288 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 124,498 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush and lower ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 120,154 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust front mounting over axle broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 120,152 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake performance not tested brake pad lining come away from backing (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick liner come away from pad backing (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear 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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust front mounting over axle broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 115,020 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged slight bulge in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 107,104 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 May 2019 107,104 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2018 100,312 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 100,312 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 92,595 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 85,825 miles

signs of slight free play to offside track rod inner joint

slight discoloration to both rear indicator bulbs

Pass 14 Apr 2015 78,358 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 72,598 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 66,315 miles

both front tyres showing wear near limit

Pass 1 May 2012 60,412 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 52,833 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 48,959 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 29 Sep 2009 38,658 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 38,658 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 30,611 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2008 30,557 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front 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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GY55 KHM is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 KHM, 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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GY55 KHM is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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