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DV05 BZU

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

195,780 mi
Last recorded195,780 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 BZU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 195,780 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside + Offside * Rear bush* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 177,789 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside + Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2021 177,406 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 158,724 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 148,069 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Oct 2018 142,318 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 135,506 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 127,609 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 121,285 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 110,873 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 99,455 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 88,464 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 78,530 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 75,986 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 72,180 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 68,252 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 56,451 miles

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

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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DV05 BZU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 DV05 BZU, 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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DV05 BZU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 April 2005.

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