MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,633 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
engine covers/under trays fitted
exhaust corroded
Valve stem slightly damaged offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (j))
Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
brakes linings to be checked
front suspension arms , rear bushes slight wear .
rear coil springs , lower coils showing corrosion
exhaust link pipes showing corrosion
if mil lamp reilluminates , seek main dealer service advice
near side front damper has a slight leak
recommend that reg plates are kept to the requiered standard.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))
exhaust link pipes showing corrosion
near side front damper has a slight leak
advise , seek service advice asap , near side front side light flickers .
slight side wall damage to near side front tyre side wall
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear plates (6.3.4a)
advise , seek service advice asap , near side front side light flickers .
slight side wall damage to near side front tyre side wall
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s rear tyre has small cuts on inner sidewall
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
nearside rear wheel bearing has slight roughness
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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PX55 GKN is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 PX55 GKN, 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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PX55 GKN is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 September 2005.
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