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BP05 BFZ

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,243 mi
Last recorded89,243 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 BFZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 89,243 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 82,895 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 82,890 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak from rocker cover

Pass 16 Aug 2014 76,758 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2014 76,758 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 70,067 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 70,067 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 62,993 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 55,375 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 55,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 47,998 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 40,585 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 33,122 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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BP05 BFZ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol 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 BP05 BFZ, 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 BFZ registered?

BP05 BFZ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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