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BD05 OGT

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

137,216 mi
Last recorded137,216 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 OGT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 137,216 miles

rear high level brake luight not working

Pass 19 Jul 2019 127,291 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Offside Coolant leak By water tank ()

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 127,283 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction Damaged (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Offside Coolant leak By water tank ()

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 113,135 miles

EML ON

REAR PADS WORN TO 4MM

Fail 10 Apr 2018 113,132 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

EML ON

REAR PADS WORN TO 4MM

Pass 18 Apr 2017 106,680 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 98,842 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front req.soon. (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear inner edges (4.1.E.1)

centre brake light not working.

engine management light on

n/s mirror cover missing.

o/s/rear seat belt buckle casing damaged.

Fail 6 Mar 2015 90,536 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

n/s mirror cover missing

o/s dip beam dull

o/s/rear seat belt catch cover missing but operational

Pass 6 Mar 2015 90,536 miles

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

n/s mirror cover missing

o/s dip beam dull

o/s/rear seat belt catch cover missing but operational

Pass 7 Mar 2014 83,467 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 83,467 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 77,986 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s/rear seat belt catch cover damaged but working correctly

Pass 8 Mar 2013 77,986 miles

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

o/s/rear seat belt catch cover damaged but working correctly

Pass 8 Mar 2012 71,367 miles

slight scratches front screen

Fail 8 Mar 2012 71,367 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight scratches front screen

Pass 9 Mar 2011 64,443 miles

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)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 57,410 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 45,815 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 45,814 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 OGT is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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