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BD05 THN

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

176,821 mi
Last recorded176,821 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 176,821 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 176,820 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 165,108 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2018 161,363 miles

engine covers are fitted obscuring some components

under trays are fitted obscuring some components

Fail 25 Jan 2018 161,358 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine covers are fitted obscuring some components

under trays are fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Jan 2017 157,287 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2016 151,051 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 142,742 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 135,629 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 135,629 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 127,741 miles

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

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2012 122,116 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 113,692 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 105,456 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 96,559 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 96,513 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 THN is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey 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 THN, 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 THN registered?

BD05 THN is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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