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BT05 TFN

2005 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,657 mi
Last recorded161,657 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 TFN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 161,657 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 152,594 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2020 152,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dip Beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 138,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 122,282 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 109,315 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 93,926 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 78,895 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 72,744 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 72,744 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear wiper not clearing

Pass 19 Mar 2013 66,926 miles

All tyres getting low on tread

N/S rear seatbelt clasp aperture slightly distorted

Fail 15 Mar 2013 66,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

All tyres getting low on tread

N/S rear seatbelt clasp aperture slightly distorted

Fail 13 Mar 2012 60,342 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 60,342 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 50,244 miles

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

drivers seat belt fraying slightly

Pass 12 Mar 2010 40,452 miles

Both front tyres on 1.6mm limit on inner edge.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 31,439 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 26,569 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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BT05 TFN is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BT05 TFN, 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 BT05 TFN registered?

BT05 TFN is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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The MOT history for BT05 TFN shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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