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BP05 AUC

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

172,920 mi
Last recorded172,920 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 AUC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 172,920 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 172,920 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2019 160,969 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 151,368 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Feb 2016 148,749 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 143,908 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 143,908 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 131,643 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 131,643 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 124,733 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 124,733 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 117,086 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 117,085 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

headlamp washers inoperative

Fail 15 Jun 2010 93,707 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 93,707 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 77,823 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 60,926 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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BP05 AUC is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BP05 AUC, 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 BP05 AUC registered?

BP05 AUC is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is BP05 AUC safe to buy?

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