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BD05 OGH

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,422 mi
Last recorded169,422 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2019 169,422 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2019 169,422 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both side front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 166,278 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 148,332 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 131,389 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child seats fitted

engine/under covers fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2015 124,007 miles

both the front lower wishbone rear bushes are becoming weak and unbonded

engine oil level low

Pass 1 Aug 2014 116,366 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 107,863 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 107,861 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre serverly deteriorated

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 90,797 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 87,986 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges.

Fail 11 Nov 2010 83,736 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Slight play in rear inner roll bar linkages

Pass 11 Nov 2010 83,736 miles

Slight play in rear inner roll bar linkages

Pass 13 Nov 2009 78,154 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 62,962 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 OGH is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OGH, 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 OGH is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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