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GL05 VFD

2005 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

164,222 mi
Last recorded164,222 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 VFD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 164,222 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 154,019 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 146,594 miles

Offside headlamp slightly dim,however beam pattern not adversely affected

Fail 27 Oct 2018 146,565 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 139,575 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 139,575 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 129,383 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 119,538 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 111,495 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 101,886 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 89,254 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 74,151 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 74,147 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

nearside rear tyre tread is wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2011 60,332 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 47,700 miles

BOTH Front Tyres worn around inner edges. Suggest Tracking misalignment.

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

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

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

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Plastic Sill Covers fitted.

Rear Wiper Blade split.

Fail 1 Apr 2010 47,700 miles

BOTH Front Tyres worn around inner edges. Suggest Tracking misalignment.

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

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

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

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

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Plastic Sill Covers fitted.

Rear Wiper Blade split.

Pass 18 Mar 2009 34,603 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 27,253 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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GL05 VFD is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GL05 VFD, 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 GL05 VFD registered?

GL05 VFD is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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