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BN05 YGL

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

164,083 mi
Last recorded164,083 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 YGL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 164,083 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 144,912 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 144,912 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 126,888 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 126,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 110,238 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 105,592 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 105,572 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 101,180 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 96,399 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 80,214 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 80,214 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 59,122 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 YGL is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YGL, 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 BN05 YGL registered?

BN05 YGL is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is BN05 YGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 YGL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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