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GU05 KHG

2005 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,721 mi
Last recorded78,721 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 KHG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 78,721 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 75,681 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 75,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 71,244 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 63,718 miles

front lower arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2015 54,123 miles

fronr lower arm bushes deteriorated

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

offside and nearside front head-light aims low (border line pass)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 45,883 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

rear tyres starting to get close to legal limit

Pass 24 Jan 2013 35,709 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 25,352 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 18,114 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 7,112 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 7,056 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 7,029 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 7,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 KHG is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KHG, 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 GU05 KHG registered?

GU05 KHG is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 August 2005.

Is GU05 KHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU05 KHG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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