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GY55 ZHX

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

143,919 mi
Last recorded143,919 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 ZHX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 143,919 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 143,917 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 129,165 miles

N/S/F BELT WEBBING EDGE DAMAGED

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect N/S/F LEAKING >>> NEW ADVISED (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect O/S/F >> REASSESS AT NEXT SERVICE/MOT (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 129,164 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak O/S/F (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated O/S/F (5.1.3 (b) (i))

N/S/F BELT WEBBING EDGE DAMAGED

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn ADJUSTMENT ADVISED (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect N/S/F LEAKING >>> NEW ADVISED (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 117,468 miles

DPF has two plates welded on it

Nearside Front Almost devoid of tread on inner edge

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre devoid of tread on inner edge, strongly recommend new tyre

Offside Parking brake reading lower than nearside

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Jun 2017 107,505 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 100,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 87,564 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 87,563 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 81,906 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 76,890 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres are wearing more on the inner edges

Pass 6 Jun 2012 71,023 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 63,237 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 63,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil slightly over filled

slight cuts to nsf tyre side wall

slight engine oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2010 52,414 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 36,161 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 36,161 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 22,337 miles

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 ZHX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 99,223 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 ZHX, 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 ZHX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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