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OV55 GWK

2005 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

195,601 mi
Last recorded195,601 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 GWK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 195,601 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 195,601 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter Missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 193,772 miles

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

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

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

various corrosion to vehicle under body

Fail 15 Aug 2021 193,769 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

coolant bottle cracked

various corrosion to vehicle under body

Pass 20 Aug 2020 190,593 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 190,593 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge ()

Pass 7 Aug 2019 184,894 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 177,780 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2018 177,780 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 165,669 miles

rear shocker guards insecure

Fail 24 Jul 2017 165,664 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyres wearing edges

rear shocker guards insecure

Pass 18 Aug 2016 152,352 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 152,352 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 138,243 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 123,739 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

n/sr and o/s/r shocker dust covers adrift

o/s/r tyre inner edge worn

Fail 12 Aug 2014 123,554 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

n/sr and o/s/r shocker dust covers adrift

o/s/r tyre inner edge worn

Pass 7 Aug 2013 113,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light on

Pass 8 Aug 2012 107,465 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 100,362 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 89,602 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 74,080 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 74,080 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 55,268 miles

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

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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OV55 GWK is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 2,521cc petrol 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 OV55 GWK, 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 OV55 GWK registered?

OV55 GWK is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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