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BJ55 UMG

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

195,904 mi
Last recorded195,904 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 UMG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 195,904 miles

Exhaust corroded , rear

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively o/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 195,903 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing o/s/r (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s/f & n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded , rear

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively o/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 176,559 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported O/S/F (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively O/S/R (1.2.1 (f))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view REARS (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 165,565 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 156,536 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 147,261 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 139,283 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 129,778 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 123,533 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Dec 2013 118,288 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Dec 2012 112,979 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust Middle Box Outter Skin Corrioded

Pass 6 Jan 2012 99,303 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 87,737 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 74,251 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2009 70,172 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 70,172 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 53,628 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Oct 2008 53,628 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 UMG is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BJ55 UMG, 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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BJ55 UMG is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 October 2005.

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