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DE55 GXT

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

117,599 mi
Last recorded117,599 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 GXT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 117,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 117,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 116,401 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 115,714 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 115,053 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 114,686 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 114,441 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 114,141 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 113,202 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 111,938 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 111,083 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 109,354 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/front tyre has cracks on the outer sidewall

Fail 27 Jul 2015 109,352 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/front tyre has cracks on the outer sidewall

Pass 20 Aug 2014 108,889 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 108,483 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 105,810 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 101,301 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 96,669 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 91,111 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 88,226 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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DE55 GXT is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 DE55 GXT, 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 DE55 GXT registered?

DE55 GXT is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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