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GF55 UEK

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

140,480 mi
Last recorded140,480 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 UEK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 140,480 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 129,628 miles

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

Offside Front 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 11 Jul 2019 129,623 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 124,862 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 124,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 115,611 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 105,158 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 105,158 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 94,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 86,482 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 75,866 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 75,866 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 65,615 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 54,641 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 54,547 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 43,524 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 43,524 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 35,088 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 26,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 26,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 UEK is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UEK, 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 UEK registered?

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

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