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GJ55 GMG

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,234 mi
Last recorded87,234 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 GMG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 87,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 87,234 miles

Emissions not tested due to smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 84,764 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 82,234 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 82,234 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also has cracks and perished to tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 81,188 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 78,910 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 78,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50ZR17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 75,657 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 75,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 71,542 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 69,141 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear brake disc has slight corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2014 64,458 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 64,451 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 58,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2012 50,381 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 43,017 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 35,752 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 29,488 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 22,897 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 GMG is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GJ55 GMG, 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 GMG is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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