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BJ05 WDF

2005 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

93,699 mi
Last recorded93,699 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 93,699 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 93,699 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 92,809 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 91,653 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 90,622 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded under coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 90,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded under coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 89,411 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 87,467 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 87,467 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 85,294 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 81,513 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 78,200 miles

Engine management light on.

Pass 24 Jan 2017 74,449 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 70,888 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 70,888 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 66,726 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 61,858 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 61,858 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 57,384 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 52,657 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 48,213 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 41,178 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 33,379 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 24,581 miles

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

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 WDF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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

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