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GF55 FUW

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,090 mi
Last recorded53,090 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 FUW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 53,090 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 53,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 21 Jul 2010 42,697 miles

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

n/s/r tyre down to 1mm inner edge and badly feathered on inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2009 32,126 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 26,588 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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GF55 FUW is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GF55 FUW, 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 GF55 FUW registered?

GF55 FUW is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 October 2005.

Is GF55 FUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF55 FUW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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