MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,830 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
both rear tyres wearing on inner edges
n/s/f lower arm rear bush not fully pressed onto arm but is secure
rear coil springs corroded
service light on
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
both rear tyres wearing on inner edges
n/s/f lower arm rear bush not fully pressed onto arm but is secure
rear coil springs corroded
service light on
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YG05 GVW is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 YG05 GVW, 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 YG05 GVW registered?
YG05 GVW is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 March 2005.
Is YG05 GVW safe to buy?
The MOT history for YG05 GVW shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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