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GF55 SWY

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

132,190 mi
Last recorded132,190 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 SWY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 132,190 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust deteriorated

Pass 31 Dec 2015 100,712 miles

Under shields and Engine covers fitted obscuring certain components

Fail 31 Jan 2015 86,097 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 86,097 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 78,369 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2012 69,898 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 61,799 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 61,116 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 55,601 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 48,043 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2008 39,683 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 SWY is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SWY, 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 SWY registered?

GF55 SWY is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 December 2005.

Is GF55 SWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF55 SWY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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