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YA05 GMZ

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

168,043 mi
Last recorded168,043 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 GMZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 19 Oct 2015 168,043 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

all rear suspension components corroded

nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2015 164,161 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 152,923 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2013 145,080 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 133,650 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 125,185 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 116,632 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 109,248 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 90,225 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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YA05 GMZ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 YA05 GMZ, 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 YA05 GMZ registered?

YA05 GMZ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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