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BD05 AWJ

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

183,942 mi
Last recorded183,942 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 AWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 183,942 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2020 172,400 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2015 172,304 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 166,880 miles

exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Fail 9 Jun 2014 166,880 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 28 May 2013 157,140 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust casing rusty

rear heat shield loose

Pass 6 Jun 2012 146,854 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 130,636 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 112,999 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 102,455 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 74,789 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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BD05 AWJ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BD05 AWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD05 AWJ registered?

BD05 AWJ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is BD05 AWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD05 AWJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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