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GY55 XXJ

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

177,247 mi
Last recorded177,247 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 XXJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 3 Oct 2023 177,247 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 163,141 miles

all 4 tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2021 152,599 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 144,076 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 132,588 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 122,594 miles

Nearside Rear tyre poor shape

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

Pass 26 May 2017 109,869 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 106,157 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 101,304 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 93,137 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 87,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear tyres on 3mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2012 79,311 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 67,444 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 58,069 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 49,952 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN NEAR TO THE LIMIT IN CENTRE OF TREAD

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN NEAR TO THE LIMIT IN CENTRE OF TREAD

headlamp aims on lower limit.

near cside rear tyre has a nail in the tread and a small cut

Pass 17 Oct 2008 33,179 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XXJ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XXJ, 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 XXJ registered?

GY55 XXJ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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