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BD05 GXO

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,604 mi
Last recorded127,604 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 GXO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 127,604 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust flexi split

Pass 28 Nov 2019 123,456 miles

Light misting of oil on steering rack

Slight oil leak from rear of engine

Trailer electrical socket bracket corrodfed but socket still secure

Fail 28 Nov 2019 123,454 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system insecure Bracket broken at flexi piece (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/45/18 93W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Light misting of oil on steering rack

Slight oil leak from rear of engine

Trailer electrical socket bracket corrodfed but socket still secure

Pass 22 Nov 2018 120,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise new (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 22 Nov 2018 120,871 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215 45 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise new (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 23 Nov 2017 115,472 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 115,470 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Offside and Nearside (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner wall, 215/45/18 W (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2016 110,518 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 Nov 2015 102,632 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Offside and Nearside front lower suspension arm rear bushes collapsed

Fail 24 Nov 2015 102,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/18 V (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate Dim (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Offside and Nearside front lower suspension arm rear bushes collapsed

Offside front tyre worn to wear markers and bald on inner edge, Just legal

Pass 15 Nov 2014 95,757 miles

offside rear tyre is on 3mm

both front wishbone rear bushs are seperating

both rear tie bar bushs are seperating

nearside front tyre is on 3mm

Fail 17 May 2013 83,857 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 17 May 2013 83,857 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 18 May 2012 72,780 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 61,909 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 55,529 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 42,726 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 27,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 GXO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 99,223 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GXO, 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 GXO registered?

BD05 GXO is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is BD05 GXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD05 GXO shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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