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BG05 YOK

2005 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

159,349 mi
Last recorded159,349 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 YOK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 159,349 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Exhaust rear hanger corroded off

Fail 24 May 2021 159,349 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Exhaust rear hanger corroded off

Pass 2 May 2019 142,078 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 124,330 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 124,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 121,358 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 116,407 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 116,404 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 112,834 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 110,309 miles

all four tyres starting to crack and perish

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 6 Jul 2013 107,769 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 102,782 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 97,271 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 84,579 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 84,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 67,288 miles

o/s rear indicator faded

Pass 17 Jun 2008 51,004 miles

3 x child seats fitted in rear - unable to inspect seat belts

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 YOK is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YOK, 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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BG05 YOK is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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