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BD55 JWN

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

218,282 mi
Last recorded218,282 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 JWN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 218,282 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 216,112 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 212,332 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 208,674 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 204,784 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 200,439 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 195,403 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 186,775 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 178,982 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2012 168,585 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 168,585 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 157,267 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 141,683 miles

Both rear brake disc's corrosion inner & outer faces

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 128,656 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 109,738 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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BD55 JWN is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BD55 JWN, 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 BD55 JWN registered?

BD55 JWN is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is BD55 JWN safe to buy?

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