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BV05 ZGG

2005 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

79,777 mi
Last recorded79,777 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 ZGG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 79,777 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 70,056 miles

Chassis And Suspension Components Corroded

Exhaust Corrosion

Fail 25 Apr 2016 70,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.37 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.41 mm (4.1.E.1)

Chassis And Suspension Components Corroded

Exhaust Corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2015 60,487 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 61,269 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 54,409 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 46,881 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 39,158 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 31,211 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 28,851 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 23,301 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 16,701 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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BV05 ZGG is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 BV05 ZGG, 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 BV05 ZGG registered?

BV05 ZGG is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is BV05 ZGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 ZGG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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