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CK05 BVT

2005 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

158,305 mi
Last recorded158,305 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 BVT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 158,305 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2022 158,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 140,782 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside / offside - inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn / uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside / offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 140,781 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside / offside - inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn / uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside / offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 122,802 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2018 116,064 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 108,768 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 102,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cuts in tread

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

all tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Oct 2016 102,266 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cuts in tread

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

all tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2015 91,344 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 91,344 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 82,945 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 75,484 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 68,954 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 brake pads worn down close to 1.5 mm

Fail 6 Jun 2012 68,820 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 brake pads worn down close to 1.5 mm

Pass 6 Jun 2011 60,609 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

front and rear brake discs wearing

nearside door mirror head damaged slightly

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged and both rear tyres wearing on the inner edge

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

plastic outer sill covers fitted

rear wiper blade splitting

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

Pass 21 Jun 2010 52,300 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

front and rear brake discs wearing

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

offside rear quarter panel dented

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

plastic outer sill covers fitted

sections of the dashboard missing from the drivers side

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

Pass 3 Apr 2009 38,907 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 38,907 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 30,595 miles

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

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 BVT is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CK05 BVT, 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 BVT is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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