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GJ55 FMP

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

98,937 mi
Last recorded98,937 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 98,937 miles

Both front brake discs are worn ,brake pads are low .Discs have run out .

Fail 8 Jan 2021 98,936 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front brake discs are worn ,brake pads are low .Discs have run out .

Pass 2 Jan 2020 97,159 miles

Both front lower suspension arms ,rear bushes are perished and have play .

Pass 7 Jan 2019 94,192 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 94,192 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 90,915 miles

Offside front ,and Nearside rear tyres worn on the inner edges

Fail 2 Jan 2018 90,914 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front inner brake pads worn low

Long handbrake travel

Offside front ,and Nearside rear tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 11 Jan 2017 84,587 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre valve is badly cracking

Pass 7 Jan 2016 78,786 miles

nearside front door inner panel damage making door difficult to open

rear number plate damaged

Fail 29 Dec 2015 78,785 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

nearside front door inner panel damage making door difficult to open

rear number plate damaged

Pass 8 Dec 2014 74,029 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 74,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 69,262 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 69,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 63,720 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 58,358 miles

near side front tyre has side wall damage

Pass 30 Dec 2010 53,838 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2010 53,838 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 54,179 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 32,667 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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GJ55 FMP is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GJ55 FMP, 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 FMP is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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