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BN55 JHK

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

216,518 mi
Last recorded216,518 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 JHK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 216,518 miles

rear brake discs surface corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2018 200,091 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 200,068 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2017 185,813 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 173,094 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 173,090 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 162,282 miles

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

n/s/r tyre on limit

n/s/r wheel noisy

Pass 14 Aug 2014 151,601 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 151,600 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 142,856 miles

rear tyres worn inner edge close limit

Pass 8 Aug 2012 130,947 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 130,867 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 120,828 miles

front tyres worn inner edge

n/s/r tyre slightly misshaped inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2010 111,186 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 105,955 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 103,537 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 81,276 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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BN55 JHK is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 BN55 JHK, 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 BN55 JHK registered?

BN55 JHK is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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