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BJ05 GDO

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,795 mi
Last recorded121,795 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 GDO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2014 121,795 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 111,222 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 111,222 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 101,118 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2012 101,118 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 90,265 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 77,648 miles

ADVISE DENTED O/S/F WHEEL RIM (INNER RIM)

ADVISE LOW FLOW ON WINDSCREEN WASHER JETS

ADVISE N/S/F TYRE DOWN TO 2MM & WEARING ON INNER & OUTER EDGES

ADVISE N/S/R TYRE DOWN TO 2MM & WEARING ON INNER & OUTER EDGES

ADVISE O/S/F TYRE DOWN TO 2MM & WEARING ON INNER EDGE

ADVISE O/S/R TYRE DOWN TO 2MM & WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 19 Jan 2009 68,432 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner/outer edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner/outer edges

Pass 9 Apr 2008 56,664 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 56,664 miles

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

drivers side seat adjusting knob missing

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge and at wear indicators

rear tyres wearing on inner edges and at wear indicators

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 GDO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GDO, 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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BJ05 GDO is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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