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GF55 UER

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

153,487 mi
Last recorded153,487 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 UER
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 153,487 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 153,423 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 153,423 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 153,309 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 152,392 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 144,768 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 135,897 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 135,897 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 119,683 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear tail pipe mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres effected (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2019 119,683 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear tail pipe mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres effected (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 110,011 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 105,535 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 101,717 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 101,717 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2015 98,548 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 97,758 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 93,721 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 88,130 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 88,130 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 86,083 miles

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

offside front seatbelt slightly fluffed/frayed

offside rear tyre has been run underinflated and inner sidewall worn

Pass 28 Oct 2011 77,432 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 64,020 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 54,391 miles

front inner brake pads worn

rear inner brake pads worn possibly worn low

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 UER is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GF55 UER, 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 UER registered?

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

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