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GR55 ANV

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

212,313 mi
Last recorded212,313 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 ANV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 212,313 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 206,094 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 206,077 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front inner rack arm slight play

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 194,201 miles

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2015 182,240 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 175,217 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2013 162,863 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 154,728 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 145,266 miles

front tyres worn very low on center tread recomend attension

nearside rear indicator heavily faded recomend replacment

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 20 Nov 2010 137,548 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2010 137,944 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

child seat fitted to nearside rear

nearside front brake pads worn low

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 16 Nov 2009 131,252 miles

front brake pads quite worn

gear linkage stiff

Pass 12 Dec 2008 109,146 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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GR55 ANV 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 84.6%.

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 GR55 ANV, 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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GR55 ANV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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