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GJ55 MBU

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

194,540 mi
Last recorded194,540 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 MBU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 194,540 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 185,420 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 185,414 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 178,226 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 178,220 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements margins to small (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 167,637 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 167,599 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge and very close to cords

Pass 8 Mar 2018 156,823 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on edges close to cords and side walls damaged

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Mar 2018 156,814 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front tyre bald on edges close to cords and side walls damaged

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Feb 2017 146,438 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 131,871 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 131,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 119,580 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 105,909 miles

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

rear exhaust tail pipe bracket corroded and worn thin

undertray loose

Pass 12 Feb 2013 89,546 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 80,709 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 73,002 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 59,647 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 47,130 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 43,476 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 43,476 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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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GJ55 MBU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MBU, 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 MBU registered?

GJ55 MBU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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