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GJ55 OVX

2005 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,836 mi
Last recorded165,836 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 OVX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 165,836 miles

Offside Front tyre worn edges

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 161,783 miles

Coolant leak ()

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Fail 6 Oct 2022 161,492 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 157,510 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded outer skin

Rear exhaust bracket broken but not insecure

Pass 8 Oct 2020 148,348 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2019 136,178 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 136,178 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 123,968 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 116,864 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 May 2017 116,864 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2016 109,268 miles

Front tyres inner edges worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear child seats fitted,not allowing a full inspection of rear seat belts

Fail 23 May 2016 109,268 miles

Front tyres inner edges worn

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear child seats fitted,not allowing a full inspection of rear seat belts

Pass 26 May 2015 102,016 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 93,698 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 86,685 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 77,761 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 68,511 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 May 2011 68,503 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 57,378 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Oct 2008 43,870 miles

o/r tyre wearing on inner edge approx 2 m/m

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 OVX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel 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 OVX, 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 OVX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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