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GU05 RXS

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

185,021 mi
Last recorded185,021 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 185,021 miles

Advise the rear exhaust bracket is broken.

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 185,018 miles

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

Advise the rear exhaust bracket is broken.

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 169,895 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust mounting broken but system fully supported

Fail 7 Mar 2014 169,895 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust mounting broken but system fully supported

Pass 11 Mar 2013 152,933 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge (205/50 R17 93W)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre worn un-evenly on inner edge

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

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

Offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2012 125,063 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 4 Mar 2011 100,672 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 76,005 miles

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)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 76,005 miles

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)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 53,743 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 37,183 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 RXS is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RXS, 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 RXS registered?

GU05 RXS is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is GU05 RXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU05 RXS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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