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GJ55 EDL

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

190,561 mi
Last recorded190,561 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 EDL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 190,561 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 190,561 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 171,959 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 165,752 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 154,034 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 154,022 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 141,962 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 130,502 miles

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

nearside front tyre 2.5mm tread depth,perishing,devoid of tread on inner edge and outer shoulder,and appears close to exposing inner cords on outer shoulder

offside front tyre close to devoiding of tread on inner edge,4mm tread depth in areas and perishing in areas

offside rear tyre has uneven tread on inner edge,and devoid of tread in areas there

Fail 20 Apr 2015 130,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on outer shoulder and inner edge,also 2.5mm tread depth in areas and perishing in areas

offside front tyre close to devoiding of tread on inner edge,4mm tread depth in areas and perishing in areas

offside rear tyre has uneven tread on inner edge,and devoid of tread in areas there

Pass 17 Apr 2014 117,328 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 117,327 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 105,119 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 93,547 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 88,240 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly lipped

both front wiper blades slightly smeary

front & rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Sep 2011 88,240 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both front brake discs slightly lipped

both front wiper blades slightly smeary

front & rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2010 78,850 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)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 70,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

rear registration plate starting to distort

Pass 22 Sep 2008 57,155 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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GJ55 EDL is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 99,223 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GJ55 EDL, 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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GJ55 EDL is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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