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PE05 BBZ

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

144,924 mi
Last recorded144,924 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 BBZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 144,924 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Sep 2016 128,126 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 119,104 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 119,103 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 105,703 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 100,496 miles

ns reg bulb dim

Fail 9 Apr 2014 100,494 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ns reg bulb dim

Pass 8 Apr 2013 85,884 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 May 2012 66,390 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 3 May 2012 66,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Feb 2011 47,486 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 41,906 miles

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

small lump on wall n/s/r tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2009 31,985 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 31,961 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 25,240 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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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PE05 BBZ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PE05 BBZ, 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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What year was PE05 BBZ registered?

PE05 BBZ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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The MOT history for PE05 BBZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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