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BD05 GYO

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,284 mi
Last recorded120,284 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 120,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm 205/50R17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 116,496 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 116,496 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 110,209 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 110,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 105,075 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 99,831 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 99,831 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 97,089 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2012 97,089 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2011 94,165 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 89,962 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 86,490 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 86,490 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 81,822 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 GYO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD05 GYO, 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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What year was BD05 GYO registered?

BD05 GYO is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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