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GGZ 8420

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

168,351 mi
Last recorded168,351 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGZ 8420
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 168,351 miles

Central exhaust corroded

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2025 167,659 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2025 167,659 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2024 166,321 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer cv boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust centre silencer corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2023 165,621 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 163,759 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

Fail 28 Jul 2022 163,759 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both headlamps (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2021 159,917 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 159,917 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2020 148,072 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2020 148,072 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2018 141,266 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 141,212 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Long hand brake travel, low effort on offside

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 129,970 miles

rear silencer heat shield slightly loose

Fail 3 Nov 2017 129,835 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer heat shield slightly loose

Pass 11 Oct 2016 114,235 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2016 114,232 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2015 110,228 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2014 105,413 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 105,410 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 101,876 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Oct 2013 101,876 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2012 95,432 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2011 75,204 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 74,370 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

battery warning light on dash

front wipers smearing

rear seats folded unable to checks rear belts

Fail 30 Aug 2011 74,370 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

battery warning light on dash

front wipers smearing

rear seats folded unable to checks rear belts

Pass 18 Aug 2010 61,994 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 49,445 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 49,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 32,898 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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GGZ 8420 is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 GGZ 8420, 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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GGZ 8420 is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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