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GJ55 XHC

2005 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

197,301 mi
Last recorded197,301 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 XHC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 197,301 miles

Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpans/inner upper sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both exhaust silencer casings deteriorating

corrosion to front and rear underside suspension components but not seriously weakened

little reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 6 Nov 2019 191,936 miles

Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security panel/floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust centre and rear silencer casings corroded/deteriorated

Fail 4 Nov 2019 191,933 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security panel/floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust centre and rear silencer casings corroded/deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2018 188,093 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

corrosion to rear underside suspension components

Fail 31 Oct 2018 188,078 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

corrosion to rear underside suspension components

Pass 16 Oct 2017 183,387 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear suspension components rusty

Rear suspension components rusty

Pass 28 Oct 2016 178,895 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 178,875 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working o/s and n/s (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 170,910 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 159,072 miles

exhaust system deteriated

Pass 30 Oct 2013 136,229 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 115,767 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 90,832 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 67,741 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 58,886 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 44,191 miles

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

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
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GJ55 XHC is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XHC, 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 XHC is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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