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MF05 GUC

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

183,204 mi
Last recorded183,204 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 GUC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 183,204 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 171,160 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 171,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 166,952 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 153,039 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 142,311 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 133,441 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 123,331 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 110,606 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 98,075 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 97,854 miles

Nearside Rear 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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MF05 GUC is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MF05 GUC, 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 MF05 GUC registered?

MF05 GUC is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is MF05 GUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF05 GUC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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