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GF55 ZXM

2005 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,740 mi
Last recorded120,740 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 120,740 miles

Rear exhaust box outer layer corroded

Rear exhaust hanger corroded off

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 22 Jun 2018 117,952 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 29 Jun 2017 114,513 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 108,798 miles

Centre exhaust silencer deteriorating

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 99,557 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 99,550 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 91,977 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2013 85,040 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 76,556 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 76,498 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 64,635 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 63,473 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 55,761 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 55,761 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 46,084 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 ZXM is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ZXM, 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 ZXM registered?

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

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