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BJ05 GGE

2005 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,119 mi
Last recorded123,119 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 GGE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2011 123,119 miles

Offside Rear 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 23 Dec 2010 104,218 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 104,218 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge of tread

Pass 2 Jan 2010 89,182 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 66,405 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 60,776 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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BJ05 GGE is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BJ05 GGE, 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 GGE registered?

BJ05 GGE is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for BJ05 GGE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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