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OW05 GKL

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

95,055 mi
Last recorded95,055 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW05 GKL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 95,055 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2023 95,055 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 95,050 miles

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

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2022 85,510 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central side lights not working

Fail 23 Nov 2022 85,507 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central side lights not working

Pass 22 Nov 2021 76,917 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 71,916 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 63,085 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 56,608 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 53,068 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 53,067 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 45,733 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 45,733 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 45,330 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 44,293 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 43,019 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 40,141 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 37,300 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 33,811 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 30,780 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 27,705 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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OW05 GKL is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 OW05 GKL, 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 OW05 GKL registered?

OW05 GKL is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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