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OO02 GAP

2005 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

107,472 mi
Last recorded107,472 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO02 GAP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 107,472 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 103,096 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 98,667 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 94,182 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 90,152 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 85,103 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 81,686 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 77,658 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 71,230 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 65,865 miles

Nearside Front rack boot twisted tracking req

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tread worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 60,425 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 53,342 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 47,288 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 47,288 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 40,306 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 33,325 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 26,434 miles

rear indicators slightly pale

Pass 16 Aug 2010 19,640 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 14,450 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 10,844 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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OO02 GAP is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 OO02 GAP, 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 OO02 GAP registered?

OO02 GAP is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 September 2005.

Is OO02 GAP safe to buy?

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