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GR55 ANX

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

168,118 mi
Last recorded168,118 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 ANX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 168,118 miles

front arm bushes deterioration

park brake 16% ,, poor ,, will need attention

Fail 9 May 2018 155,898 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front arm bushes deterioration

park brake 16% ,, poor ,, will need attention

Pass 24 Apr 2017 143,106 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 143,106 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 May 2016 127,042 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)

Pass 12 May 2015 109,826 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 106,160 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front arm bushs deteriorating

all tyres on/near limit...fronts poor

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r brake starting to bind ...rear brakes will need attention

Fail 15 Oct 2013 97,342 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 97,342 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 89,473 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 78,525 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 78,525 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 72,035 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 59,044 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 59,044 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 43,665 miles

Nearside 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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GR55 ANX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 GR55 ANX, 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 GR55 ANX registered?

GR55 ANX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 December 2005.

Is GR55 ANX safe to buy?

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