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BP05 EJK

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

180,800 mi
Last recorded180,800 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 EJK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 180,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 177,478 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 177,478 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 175,271 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Jul 2018 172,717 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 167,002 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 164,542 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 159,807 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 152,228 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 143,865 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 133,924 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 128,802 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 123,104 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 109,798 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 102,647 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 EJK is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BP05 EJK, 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 EJK registered?

BP05 EJK is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 August 2005.

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