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GV05 FGO

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

173,250 mi
Last recorded173,250 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 FGO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 173,250 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 169,219 miles

Exhaust system Rear support bracket damaged but system still adequately supported

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 165,181 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 157,570 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 157,570 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 149,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 140,916 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 128,123 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 118,984 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 108,106 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 98,042 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 87,935 miles

Front number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 20 Mar 2008 71,478 miles

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)

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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GV05 FGO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GV05 FGO, 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 GV05 FGO registered?

GV05 FGO is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 May 2005.

Is GV05 FGO safe to buy?

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