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DV55 GBX

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

150,168 mi
Last recorded150,168 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 GBX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 150,168 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 150,149 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2018 145,052 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished & cracked (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2017 139,464 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

handbrake travel high & engine light on

Fail 8 May 2017 139,464 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

handbrake travel high & engine light on

Pass 6 May 2016 133,439 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 5 May 2016 133,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

EML light on

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 11 May 2015 126,628 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 May 2014 119,865 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 119,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2013 113,674 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 107,956 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 97,581 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 81,808 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 71,401 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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DV55 GBX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DV55 GBX, 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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DV55 GBX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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