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BN05 PKD

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

200,648 mi
Last recorded200,648 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 PKD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2017 200,648 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 200,591 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 May 2016 200,469 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 May 2015 191,869 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 191,869 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2014 188,822 miles

Both O/S & N/S rear tyres worn on the inner shoulders

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front regerstration plate damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2013 170,822 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 170,822 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Indicator monitors do not work with hazard warning monitor

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 168,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2012 168,937 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2010 166,569 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 145,187 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 98,943 miles

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

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

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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BN05 PKD is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BN05 PKD, 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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BN05 PKD is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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