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GJ55 OVU

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,061 mi
Last recorded138,061 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 OVU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 138,061 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2023 138,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 131,117 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust deteriorate

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 131,117 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust deteriorate

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 125,045 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both o/s/f & n/s/f lenz poor condition. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s/f & n/s/f worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 117,435 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 109,235 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 102,287 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 94,830 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 94,829 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front wishbones rear bushes both o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front side marker inop

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 86,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2015 79,173 miles

wipers only just acceptable for mot

Fail 10 Jun 2015 79,033 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

wipers only just acceptable for mot

Pass 17 Jun 2014 71,101 miles

front tyres getting low.

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

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

both rear tyres wearing badly on inner edges.

Pass 17 Jun 2013 62,950 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 54,979 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 45,919 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges.

slight knocking noise from engine.

Pass 15 Jun 2010 36,769 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 4 Jun 2009 28,974 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 28,974 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 21,344 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 21,344 miles

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

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 OVU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OVU, 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 OVU registered?

GJ55 OVU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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