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GY55 YNE

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

188,139 mi
Last recorded188,139 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 YNE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2014 188,139 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 188,138 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 162,083 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 148,586 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 148,586 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 132,018 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 132,018 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 114,979 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 114,979 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 94,412 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 67,983 miles

clicking noise from front wheels when pulling away

engine covers fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2008 67,983 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

clicking noise from front wheels when pulling away

engine covers fitted

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 YNE is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YNE, 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 YNE registered?

GY55 YNE is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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