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GR55 NLG

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,563 mi
Last recorded141,563 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 NLG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 141,563 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 138,088 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 138,088 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 135,670 miles

All 4 wheels showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot Slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil level low

Fail 22 Oct 2020 135,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up on both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

All 4 wheels showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot Slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil level low

Pass 22 Oct 2019 131,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil level low

Fail 22 Oct 2019 131,893 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced and no name and postcode at the bottom of the plate (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced and no name and postcode at the bottom (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil level low

Pass 10 Oct 2018 125,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 125,643 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 118,264 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 111,531 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 23 Dec 2015 103,570 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 91,047 miles

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

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

These bushes may result in tyre wear if not changed.

Pass 13 Dec 2013 80,264 miles

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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 18 Dec 2012 69,087 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 59,489 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 9 Dec 2010 48,551 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 38,750 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 38,750 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 28,552 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 NLG is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NLG, 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 NLG is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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