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BP05 EKE

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

181,575 mi
Last recorded181,575 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2013 181,575 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 162,434 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear exaust corroding

Fail 31 Aug 2012 162,434 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear exaust corroding

Pass 17 Aug 2011 129,622 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 129,619 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 99,552 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 99,551 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 87,441 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 87,440 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 73,154 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 73,153 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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 EKE is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 EKE, 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 EKE registered?

BP05 EKE is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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