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GL55 FTD

2005 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,368 mi
Last recorded112,368 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 FTD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 112,368 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 109,899 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 105,052 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 98,818 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2021 88,100 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 88,098 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 83,195 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 80,419 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRES wearing low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2019 80,419 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner cv boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRES wearing low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2018 77,713 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 75,491 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 72,347 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 69,185 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 65,612 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 61,029 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2012 56,014 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 49,035 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 41,757 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 40,212 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 40,212 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 32,259 miles

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

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

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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GL55 FTD is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GL55 FTD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL55 FTD registered?

GL55 FTD is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is GL55 FTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL55 FTD shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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