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DY05 BCV

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

121,629 mi
Last recorded121,629 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 BCV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 121,629 miles

Offside Front Tyre inner edge worn

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 115,931 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 115,931 miles

Windscreen washer not working both front (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 108,048 miles

Both front brake ferrules corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre inner edge slightly worn

Pass 17 Oct 2017 99,805 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 91,398 miles

rear brake discs rusted on inside.

Fail 21 Oct 2016 91,398 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake discs rusted on inside.

Pass 10 Nov 2015 83,774 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 13 Nov 2014 75,534 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 69,239 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 60,436 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 58,259 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 54,302 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 47,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 47,708 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 40,811 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 24,450 miles

N/S/R tyre low on 2mm

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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DY05 BCV 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 82.4%.

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 DY05 BCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY05 BCV registered?

DY05 BCV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is DY05 BCV safe to buy?

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