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GV05 FHZ

2005 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

100,991 mi
Last recorded100,991 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 FHZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 100,991 miles

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged edges "stepping" (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2026 100,991 miles

Offside Front Inner Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced projector lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged edges "stepping" (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 99,840 miles

Offside Front Inner Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output projector lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge heavily worn! (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 99,840 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output projector lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge heavily worn! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 95,476 miles

Offside Front Inner Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output projector lens (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 91,374 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 18 Apr 2023 91,374 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 87,934 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2022 87,934 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 84,285 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2021 84,285 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

Pass 1 May 2020 80,412 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2020 80,400 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has run flat damage

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

Parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 15 Apr 2019 73,869 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 73,869 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 67,403 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT & worn heavily on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 59,200 miles

Offside front tyre tread worn very low -close to limit- on inner edges

Rear brake pads worn low / thin

Fail 21 Apr 2017 59,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre tread worn very low -close to limit- on inner edges

Rear brake pads worn low / thin

Pass 29 Apr 2016 52,299 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 41,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2014 41,845 miles

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2013 36,748 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 30,446 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 24,960 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 24,132 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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GV05 FHZ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FHZ, 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 FHZ registered?

GV05 FHZ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is GV05 FHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV05 FHZ shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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