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BD05 GXR

2005 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

213,786 mi
Last recorded213,786 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 GXR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 213,786 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 193,770 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play also both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

some corrosion throughout exhaust

Pass 18 Oct 2017 178,320 miles

Central corrosion to exhaust

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint also both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 152,962 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

centre exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2015 152,828 miles

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

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

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 13 Oct 2015 152,828 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 11 Nov 2014 143,004 miles

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

centre exhaust section deteriorated

Fail 11 Nov 2014 143,004 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

centre exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2013 131,204 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 117,731 miles

both rear tyres out of shape and low on tread on inner edges

Pass 19 Nov 2011 103,918 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 88,989 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 88,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 73,714 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 48,569 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wiper blades about ready for replacing

Pass 5 Jun 2008 47,473 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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BD05 GXR is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GXR, 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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BD05 GXR is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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