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GU05 KHB

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,087 mi
Last recorded148,087 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 KHB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 148,087 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 148,077 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 16 Nov 2017 134,223 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 117,383 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 99,901 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 92,517 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)

nearside rear tyre on 2.5mm 205/55/16

Fail 3 Mar 2015 92,460 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

nearside rear tyre on 2.5mm 205/55/16

Pass 4 Mar 2014 83,561 miles

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

nearside front tyre on 3mm

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 Mar 2014 83,561 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre on 3mm

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2013 78,726 miles

offside rear tyre on 2.5mm and worn low on stepped tread 205/55/16W

Pass 23 Feb 2012 72,867 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 22 Feb 2012 72,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre on 2.5mm and worn on edges

Pass 28 Feb 2011 65,200 miles

nearside rear tyre on 2.5mm and cut on outer sidewall 205/55/16W

Pass 26 Feb 2010 53,767 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 42,372 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 32,929 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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GU05 KHB is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 GU05 KHB, 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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GU05 KHB is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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