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BL54 WGM

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

146,743 mi
Last recorded146,743 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 WGM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 146,743 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 139,302 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 139,261 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 131,687 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 131,687 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 16 Sep 2013 124,864 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)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 118,124 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 111,939 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 89,644 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

uneven wear n/s rear tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2010 70,534 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 52,226 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 50,922 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 38,734 miles

Offside Rear 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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BL54 WGM is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BL54 WGM, 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 BL54 WGM registered?

BL54 WGM is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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