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GK55 OAU

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,022 mi
Last recorded97,022 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 OAU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2016 97,022 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

engine top cover loose

nearside rear tyre worn very low on inside edge

Pass 24 Jan 2015 91,415 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil Filter Corroded & Leaking !!!

Slight Roughness in Front Wheel Bearings

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jan 2015 91,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil Filter Corroded & Leaking !!!

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

Slight Roughness in Front Wheel Bearings

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2014 85,984 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jan 2014 85,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Possible Coolant Leak??

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2013 77,706 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 66,566 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 8 Jan 2011 50,296 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2011 50,296 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 35,253 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 33,732 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 33,732 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 25,063 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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GK55 OAU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue 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 GK55 OAU, 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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GK55 OAU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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