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GJ55 GKN

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

168,758 mi
Last recorded168,758 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 168,758 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 157,155 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edge

chip to windscreen

long handbrake travel

play in both front steering rack inner joints

Pass 30 Sep 2014 138,206 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 138,170 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 121,815 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 103,931 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 91,343 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 91,343 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 72,254 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 51,025 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 45,903 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)

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 GKN is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GJ55 GKN, 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 GJ55 GKN registered?

GJ55 GKN is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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