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OE55 GKN

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

120,871 mi
Last recorded120,871 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 GKN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 120,871 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 117,375 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 111,303 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 100,849 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 86,120 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 77,206 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 77,206 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 65,933 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 46,405 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 31,229 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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OE55 GKN is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OE55 GKN, 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 OE55 GKN registered?

OE55 GKN is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is OE55 GKN safe to buy?

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