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BD05 THU

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,376 mi
Last recorded71,376 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 THU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 71,376 miles

Front both brake reaction bushes slight play

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 71,376 miles

Front both brake reaction bushes slight play

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 71,350 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 71,349 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 66,834 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2014 60,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 61,652 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake discs coroded

slight engine oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2013 61,652 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake discs coroded

slight engine oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2012 56,905 miles

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

emissions no flow detected

Pass 24 Mar 2011 51,417 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

nearside rear bumpstop deteriorated

Fail 24 Mar 2011 51,417 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside rear bumpstop deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2010 47,257 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 150,179 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 116,091 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 116,091 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 THU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 THU, 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 THU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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