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BN55 JKU

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,882 mi
Last recorded167,882 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 JKU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2014 167,882 miles

Small chip in centre screen

Fail 13 Jan 2014 167,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Small chip in centre screen

Pass 23 Jan 2013 147,668 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn close to limit

Rear discs worn and corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2012 125,953 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 125,953 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 91,569 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front number plate getting in poor condition water trapped between plate

Pass 4 Sep 2009 65,396 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Aug 2008 47,139 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BN55 JKU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JKU, 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 BN55 JKU registered?

BN55 JKU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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