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OE55 GSU

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

143,543 mi
Last recorded143,543 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 143,543 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 140,683 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 138,623 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 136,649 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 136,648 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 133,529 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 133,529 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 130,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 126,871 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 122,640 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 122,633 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 117,325 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 117,258 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 112,787 miles

cut on n/s/f tyre wall and possible repair on wall

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing slightly uneven on inner edge

rear silencer outer skin corroded and hanging down

rear stabilizer bushes worn slightly

o/s/f tyre worn badly on inner edge

Fail 16 Nov 2013 112,647 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

cut on n/s/f tyre wall and possible repair on wall

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing slightly uneven on inner edge

rear silencer outer skin corroded and hanging down

rear stabilizer bushes worn slightly

o/s/f tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2012 106,994 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 106,992 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 91,928 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 77,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 59,111 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 59,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2009 41,529 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2009 41,529 miles

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

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

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

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 GSU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GSU, 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 OE55 GSU registered?

OE55 GSU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is OE55 GSU safe to buy?

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