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GY55 XXU

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

200,119 mi
Last recorded200,119 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 200,119 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 187,771 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 182,451 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 182,432 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/rear foot and handbrake lower effort than opposite side but working

Pass 6 Jan 2015 167,829 miles

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

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

Wear and flatspots to inner tread area of both rear tyres

Pass 2 Nov 2013 149,556 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 149,003 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 123,115 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 123,115 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 98,193 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 79,580 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 71,117 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 63,837 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 61,334 miles

Offside Rear 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 XXU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XXU, 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 XXU registered?

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

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