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BJ55 ENK

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,705 mi
Last recorded131,705 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 ENK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 131,705 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 131,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + worn smooth at inner & outer edges [205/50/17 93W XL] (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 126,847 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 126,846 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side very low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working 1x380bulb fitted (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 122,501 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 122,500 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 117,838 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 112,670 miles

exhaust front flexi pipe poor/ slight blow

Pass 19 Sep 2014 104,930 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 97,951 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 91,323 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 80,368 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 70,499 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 70,499 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 56,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 42,663 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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BJ55 ENK is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BJ55 ENK, 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 BJ55 ENK registered?

BJ55 ENK is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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