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GJ55 OVW

2005 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

178,911 mi
Last recorded178,911 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 OVW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 178,911 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 172,929 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 172,821 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 163,559 miles

front and rear brake disc worn but not weakened

front inner brake pads

offside front shock absorber slight misting oil

Fail 17 Sep 2014 163,287 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake disc worn but not weakened

front inner brake pads

nearside front tyre wearing inner and outer edges

offside front shock absorber slight misting oil

Pass 12 Sep 2013 154,298 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 148,846 miles

engine light on

Fail 17 Oct 2012 148,844 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine light on

Pass 8 Nov 2011 141,123 miles

Both rear tyre poor(UNEVEN)

EML light

Main beam switch poor

Fail 2 Nov 2011 141,069 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear tyre poor(UNEVEN)

EML light

Main beam switch poor

Pass 8 Nov 2010 117,018 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 92,597 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 68,611 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 OVW is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OVW, 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 OVW registered?

GJ55 OVW is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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