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GY55 YMR

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

110,922 mi
Last recorded110,922 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 YMR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 110,922 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 110,921 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 110,392 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 110,392 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 100,399 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 92,999 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 85,117 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 85,117 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 78,253 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2011 78,252 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 73,655 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 55,564 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 41,168 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 41,168 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 YMR is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YMR, 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 YMR registered?

GY55 YMR is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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