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CK05 BVN

2005 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

94,781 mi
Last recorded94,781 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 BVN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 94,781 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills & upper inner floor sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to front and rear suspension components but not seriously weakened

little reserve travel on hand brake

Pass 13 Nov 2024 90,273 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis sections&outer floor sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear brake disc shield deteriorated but not excessively

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills/floor sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front tyres starting to wear n inner edges

corrosion to suspension components but not seriously weakened

little reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 9 Nov 2023 86,379 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/outer floor sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded but not excessively

Pass 11 Nov 2022 82,326 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails/outer floor sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion to front and rear suspension components but not weakened

Fail 10 Nov 2022 82,317 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails/outer floor sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion to front and rear suspension components but not weakened

Pass 12 Nov 2021 77,788 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor sections (6.2.2 (d) (i))

surface corrosion to suspension components but not weakened

Pass 12 Nov 2020 73,555 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

surface corrosion to front and rear underside suspension components but not weakened

Pass 12 Nov 2019 69,895 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 64,187 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion to rear underside suspension components

Pass 16 Nov 2017 58,800 miles

surface corrosion to underside suspension components

Pass 1 Nov 2016 55,945 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 53,686 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 50,435 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2013 47,704 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 42,816 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 42,816 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 33,643 miles

Nearside front tyre on 3mm

Offside front tyre inner edge slightly worn

Pass 23 Mar 2010 29,651 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 25,500 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 22,956 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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CK05 BVN is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CK05 BVN, 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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CK05 BVN is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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