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BG05 YOO

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

126,755 mi
Last recorded126,755 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 YOO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 126,755 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 117,457 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 105,049 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 88,550 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 73,686 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2016 73,686 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2015 65,743 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 61,628 miles

front tyres getting low

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 6 Jun 2014 55,752 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 54,721 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 52,012 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 50,191 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 46,709 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 37,390 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 29,592 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 YOO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol 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 BG05 YOO, 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 YOO registered?

BG05 YOO is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is BG05 YOO safe to buy?

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