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GK05 XHF

2005 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

138,747 mi
Last recorded138,747 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 XHF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 138,747 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF - NSF (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened OSR - NSR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 138,747 miles

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

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF - NSF (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened OSR - NSR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 134,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Front (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 131,834 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 129,421 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 126,619 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 124,368 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 124,368 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 118,677 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 118,677 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 113,040 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 107,469 miles

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

off side rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy

Pass 2 Jan 2016 100,746 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2016 100,746 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 95,611 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 87,578 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 24 Jan 2014 87,578 miles

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

Coolant leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 74,392 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 65,151 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 59,238 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 56,360 miles

rear no plate starting to delaminate

Pass 12 Mar 2009 49,175 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 40,710 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 XHF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GK05 XHF, 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 GK05 XHF registered?

GK05 XHF is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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