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GF55 SWX

2005 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

189,044 mi
Last recorded189,044 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 SWX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 189,044 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 189,043 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

no coolant in header tank

Pass 26 Nov 2021 184,092 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 179,389 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 179,389 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 171,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 171,809 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 164,520 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 164,520 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres bald inner edges,no cords visible

Pass 6 Nov 2017 155,342 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 155,342 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 144,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre almost bald on inner edge ,no cords visible

Offside Rear tyre bald inner edge,no cords visible

Fail 10 Nov 2016 144,705 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder ()

Nearside Front marker light inop

Nearside Front tyre almost bald inner edge ,no cords visible

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge,no cords visible

Pass 11 Nov 2015 135,070 miles

Nearside Rear Inner wheel rim bent but tyre is unlikely to be displaced

Offside Front to rear pipe slight corrosion at rear

Pass 13 Nov 2014 125,845 miles

offside front shocker has a light misting of oil

Fail 13 Nov 2014 125,845 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front shocker has a light misting of oil

Pass 4 Nov 2013 117,836 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 110,437 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

nearside front inner wheel rim distorted

Pass 29 Nov 2011 99,389 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 93,309 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 93,309 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 76,106 miles

offside front tyre has uneven wear

Pass 13 Dec 2008 45,949 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 SWX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SWX, 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 SWX registered?

GF55 SWX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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