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BN05 RKV

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

64,630 mi
Last recorded64,630 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 RKV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 64,630 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing plastic skirt loose (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly shouldered (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 63,988 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly shouldered on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing protection skirt insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 63,988 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly shouldered on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing protection skirt insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water in bottle (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 62,592 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shouldered on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 60,660 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 58,699 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shouldered on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 57,071 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shouldered slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 55,517 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shouldered on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 53,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 51,184 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 51,184 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended lower rear bush (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 48,722 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 48,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall has a bulge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 45,981 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 43,337 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 43,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 39,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

has light but not dense smoke from exhaust at idle

Pass 20 Mar 2013 36,987 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 33,887 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 30,984 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 28,831 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 26,860 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 25,113 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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BN05 RKV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BN05 RKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN05 RKV registered?

BN05 RKV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is BN05 RKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 RKV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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