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GK05 CCJ

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,848 mi
Last recorded140,848 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 CCJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 140,848 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 140,827 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 131,180 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 131,177 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 123,348 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 123,348 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 113,690 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 112,987 miles

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

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

Rear rear exhaust rusty

Fail 12 Jan 2019 112,983 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear rear exhaust rusty

Pass 24 Nov 2017 108,794 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 104,733 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 98,807 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 98,807 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 95,793 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 89,821 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 83,607 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front tyre has light cuts on inner sidewall

Fail 6 Oct 2011 76,721 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 76,721 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 67,683 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 8 Oct 2009 57,831 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 46,236 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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GK05 CCJ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc 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 GK05 CCJ, 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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GK05 CCJ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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