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BK05 VRM

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,874 mi
Last recorded97,874 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 VRM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 97,874 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 89,914 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 89,914 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 85,062 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 85,062 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 77,697 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 71,030 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 60,500 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 52,575 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jun 2009 46,723 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 41,238 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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BK05 VRM is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BK05 VRM, 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 BK05 VRM registered?

BK05 VRM is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is BK05 VRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK05 VRM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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