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BJ55 UNF

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,176 mi
Last recorded96,176 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 UNF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2024 96,176 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 92,834 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 86,096 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 86,096 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 79,799 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 74,334 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 71,770 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 67,776 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 63,300 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 58,600 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 47,902 miles

advise engine oil low

Pass 29 Aug 2012 42,224 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 42,211 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 38,186 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 33,489 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 14,567 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 UNF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UNF, 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 UNF registered?

BJ55 UNF is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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