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GK55 WXH

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

190,127 mi
Last recorded190,127 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 WXH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 190,127 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 4 May 2017 190,127 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 182,718 miles

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

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

coil springs slight corroded.

nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise.

Pass 27 Aug 2014 174,940 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread deteriorated.

nearside rear and offside front coil springs corroded.

nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise.

Pass 27 Aug 2013 163,201 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 149,063 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 149,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 131,831 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 115,062 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 115,062 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 1 Sep 2009 96,421 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 72,558 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 WXH is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GK55 WXH, 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 GK55 WXH registered?

GK55 WXH is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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