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GX05 UJM

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

111,879 mi
Last recorded111,879 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 UJM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 111,879 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 111,877 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 108,223 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 103,667 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 103,667 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 98,842 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 92,965 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 86,561 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 80,349 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 75,282 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 68,351 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 61,893 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 56,495 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)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 45,351 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 35,355 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 35,348 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

ele windows not working

strong advice both rear tyres on limit 1,6mm

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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GX05 UJM is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GX05 UJM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GX05 UJM registered?

GX05 UJM is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 April 2005.

Is GX05 UJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX05 UJM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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