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BJ05 GGK

2005 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,362 mi
Last recorded70,362 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 70,362 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 70,294 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 64,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 60,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 60,841 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 50,922 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear tyres worn inner edges

Fail 21 Mar 2019 50,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 29 Mar 2018 40,906 miles

front and rear tyre worn inner edges

plastic covers on both outer sills

Fail 29 Mar 2018 40,906 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

front and rear tyre worn inner edges

plastic covers on both outer sills

Pass 21 Mar 2017 29,145 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 25,819 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 25,739 miles

wipers split

Fail 6 Mar 2014 25,094 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 25,094 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 24,176 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 21,748 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 20,077 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 18,110 miles

engine management light on.

Pass 3 Mar 2009 16,061 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2008 13,920 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 GGK is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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