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BJ05 GDA

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

178,103 mi
Last recorded178,103 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 GDA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 178,103 miles

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

center exhaust box deteriated

Fail 28 May 2013 169,261 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 169,261 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 159,598 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 149,298 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 138,154 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 128,882 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 117,447 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 112,030 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ON LEGAL LIMITS AND WORN UNEVENLY

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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BJ05 GDA is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BJ05 GDA, 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 BJ05 GDA registered?

BJ05 GDA is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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The MOT history for BJ05 GDA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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