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BG05 UWR

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

157,526 mi
Last recorded157,526 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 UWR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 157,526 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 151,572 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 141,563 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 127,377 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

oil level low

Fail 8 Apr 2011 111,356 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

oil level low

Pass 8 Apr 2011 111,356 miles

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

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

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

oil level low

Pass 5 May 2010 96,542 miles

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

rear number plate starting to slightly fade

Fail 5 May 2010 96,542 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear number plate starting to slightly fade

Pass 2 May 2009 80,966 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 65,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2008 65,238 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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BG05 UWR is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BG05 UWR, 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 BG05 UWR registered?

BG05 UWR is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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