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GV55 HDY

2005 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

145,251 mi
Last recorded145,251 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 HDY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2022 145,251 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 132,064 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 132,064 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2020 123,447 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 118,736 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 107,158 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 98,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2016 91,380 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Webbing frayed (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Webbing frayed (5.2.2a)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 91,338 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Webbing frayed (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Webbing frayed (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 84,650 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 84,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 77,114 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 69,289 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 62,244 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 53,558 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 53,558 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 44,800 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 37,315 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 27,859 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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GV55 HDY is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GV55 HDY, 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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GV55 HDY is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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