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OV05 GNP

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,829 mi
Last recorded51,829 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2010
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 GNP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2010 51,829 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 46,848 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 46,848 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 35,058 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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OV05 GNP is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 OV05 GNP, 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 OV05 GNP registered?

OV05 GNP is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is OV05 GNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV05 GNP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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