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GJ05 VFS

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,765 mi
Last recorded143,765 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 VFS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 143,765 miles

Nearside Front shocker leaking

Nearside Rear shocker leaking

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 133,180 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 119,693 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 108,552 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 97,185 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 97,185 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 86,099 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 29 Oct 2013 86,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Oct 2012 76,816 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Oct 2012 76,589 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Oct 2011 64,486 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 64,486 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 54,094 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 47,936 miles

advise front tyres worn on edge

Pass 17 Mar 2009 44,911 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 33,249 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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GJ05 VFS is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ05 VFS, 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 GJ05 VFS registered?

GJ05 VFS is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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