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PX55 GKN

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

125,633 mi
Last recorded125,633 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 GKN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 125,633 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2024 125,633 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 120,491 miles

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))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 120,491 miles

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))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 116,915 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 114,812 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 110,670 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 110,669 miles

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))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 105,317 miles

brakes linings to be checked

front suspension arms , rear bushes slight wear .

rear coil springs , lower coils showing corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2018 99,697 miles

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.

Fail 23 Jul 2018 99,697 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 94,196 miles

advise , seek service advice asap , near side front side light flickers .

slight side wall damage to near side front tyre side wall

Fail 2 Aug 2017 94,196 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 90,236 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 90,236 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 86,332 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 82,756 miles

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)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 82,756 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 77,763 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight roughness

Pass 30 Jul 2012 70,340 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 57,089 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 42,254 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 26,645 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 16,995 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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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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