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BD55 JWG

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,955 mi
Last recorded174,955 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 JWG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 174,955 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 162,549 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 162,490 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 149,764 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 132,090 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 132,087 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 113,061 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 97,593 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 81,086 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 65,614 miles

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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BD55 JWG is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 BD55 JWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD55 JWG registered?

BD55 JWG is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is BD55 JWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD55 JWG shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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