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BJ05 GFK

2005 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

158,923 mi
Last recorded158,923 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 GFK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2021 158,923 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 153,301 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 153,301 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2019 149,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 144,575 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 133,050 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 120,312 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 120,312 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2015 108,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 97,953 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 May 2013 88,724 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Jun 2012 78,031 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front 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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front wiper blades bouncing across windscreen

n/s headlamp aim on minimum pass criteria unable to adjust suspect faulty adjuster

n/s/r tyre getting low inner edge

o/s headlamp aim on minimum pass criteria unable to adjust suspect faulty adjuster

unable to get headlamp washers to work

Fail 21 Jun 2012 78,031 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front 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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both number plate bulbs dim

front wiper blades bouncing across windscreen

n/s headlamp aim on minimum pass criteria unable to adjust suspect faulty adjuster

n/s/r tyre getting low inner edge

unable to get headlamp washers to work

Pass 30 Jun 2011 68,459 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jun 2011 68,459 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jul 2010 55,904 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 43,842 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 39,979 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 39,979 miles

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

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 GFK is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GFK, 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 GFK is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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