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GP55 MSO

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,503 mi
Last recorded115,503 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 MSO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 115,503 miles

Emissions to clean to record

Fail 5 Aug 2017 115,305 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Emissions to clean to record

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)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 98,645 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 96,118 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 96,118 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 90,140 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 83,456 miles

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 30 Jan 2012 76,957 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 64,820 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 55,891 miles

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 13 Nov 2009 55,772 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 18 Nov 2008 42,025 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake fluid level low

front brake discs nera side and offside worn recommend replaced along with brake pads

near side and offside front brake pad material low /approaching legal limit recommend replaced in near future

near side rear outer hand brake cable fractured/ brake still funtions correctly

Pass 18 Nov 2008 42,025 miles

brake fluid level low

front brake discs nera side and offside worn recommend replaced along with brake pads

near side and offside front brake pad material low /approaching legal limit recommend replaced in near future

near side rear outer hand brake cable fractured/ brake still funtions correctly

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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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GP55 MSO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel 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 GP55 MSO, 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 GP55 MSO registered?

GP55 MSO is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is GP55 MSO safe to buy?

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