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PK05 BBO

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,883 mi
Last recorded80,883 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 BBO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 80,883 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 80,883 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 76,185 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 3 Mar 2014 76,185 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 4 Mar 2013 71,343 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 71,343 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 66,635 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 67,593 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 56,631 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 47,021 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 38,401 miles

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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PK05 BBO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 PK05 BBO, 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 PK05 BBO registered?

PK05 BBO is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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