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OV05 BZK

2005 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

177,134 mi
Last recorded177,134 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 BZK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 177,134 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 177,133 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 159,730 miles

All four tyres worn close to the legal limit <205/50R17>

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 144,360 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre worn on inner edge ()

rear silencer deteriorated, outer skin

Fail 19 Dec 2016 144,331 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre worn on inner edge ()

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)

rear silencer deteriorated, outer skin

Pass 4 Jan 2016 130,339 miles

Nearside Rear discs in poor condition.

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 130,339 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear discs in poor condition.

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 122,195 miles

nearside rear brake discs in poor condition.

Fail 8 Dec 2014 122,195 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 9 Jan 2014 109,657 miles

both rear brake discs in poor condition.

Fail 8 Jan 2014 109,657 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both rear brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 10 May 2012 83,726 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 70,951 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 May 2010 58,324 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 53,887 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 33,860 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 33,860 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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OV05 BZK is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 OV05 BZK, 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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OV05 BZK is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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