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GV05 XMG

2005 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,232 mi
Last recorded106,232 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 XMG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 19 Oct 2023 106,232 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 103,848 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 101,175 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 95,730 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 90,095 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 85,167 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 81,416 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 76,109 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 70,217 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 62,517 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 44,942 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 35,309 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 27,455 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 XMG is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XMG, 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 XMG registered?

GV05 XMG is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is GV05 XMG safe to buy?

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