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OU55 GVM

2005 Volvo V50

White Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,829 mi
Last recorded166,829 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 GVM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 166,829 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 166,628 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 166,527 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 164,504 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 164,504 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 148,095 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 148,095 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 117,504 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 117,504 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 107,185 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 88,465 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 74,330 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 71,941 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 48,961 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 48,961 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 23,809 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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OU55 GVM is a 2005 Volvo V50 in White with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OU55 GVM, 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 OU55 GVM registered?

OU55 GVM is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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