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GF55SWW
2005 VOLVO V50
Colour: Red
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1998cc
General Information
- Registration GF55SWW
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V50
- Year 2005
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1998cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
17
Passes
9
Failures
65.38%
Pass Rate
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100 Total Defects Recorded
5 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 155,809 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Power steering component leaking steering rack pinion dripping and N/S rack gaiter very wet (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread depth ok (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))
9 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 151,852 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
3 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 151,852 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective wrong thread (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
8 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 148,964 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2024 24 Jun 20266 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 144,444 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- fuel cap damaged
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Central Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
6 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 144,444 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth worn to metal (1.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- fuel cap damaged
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Central Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
3 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 135,218 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2022 24 Jun 202611 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 129,049 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
11 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 120,047 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2020 24 Jun 202614 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 111,122 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
14 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 111,120 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
27 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 104,732 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both. Borderline. (4.1.E.1)
21 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 98,254 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear antiroll bar link bushs are weak
- offside front seat belt slightly frayed
- both rear antiroll bar link bushs are weak
1 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 93,363 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- off side parking brake is reading low
- brake pedal creeps
2 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 87,874 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
2 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 87,874 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 80,960 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
9 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 80,957 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
23 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 73,309 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
29 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 65,559 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
29 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 65,559 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
23 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 58,989 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2011 24 Jun 202623 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 58,989 MI
24 Jun 202623 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 51,041 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
24 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 42,610 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 42,610 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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GF55SWW was registered on 2005-12-06
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