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BD55 JXP

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,810 mi
Last recorded128,810 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 JXP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 128,810 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2020 128,810 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 122,825 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corrosion To Exhaust Centre Box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2019 122,822 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure Tail Pipe Insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail Top Shox Mounting Worn To Excess (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corrosion To Exhaust Centre Box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Weeping (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Weeping (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 116,784 miles

Central exhaust section corroded

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front slight noise from the area of the upper suspension mounting

Offside Rear binding very slightly

Offside lower than expected light output from the dipped beam

Pass 20 Jan 2017 111,395 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% inner bulb inop (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front top strut mounts noise when on lock to lock..

centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2016 105,666 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r additional position lamp not working

Fail 21 Jan 2016 105,519 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r additional position lamp not working

Pass 24 Jan 2015 99,783 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 99,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust corroded

Heat shield insecure

Pass 15 Nov 2013 91,724 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 82,388 miles

O/S Rear tyre wearing unevan on inner edges

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 74,105 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 65,663 miles

center exhaust section corroded but not blowing

near side front antiroll bar link rod has slight play in it

off side rear tyre worn slightly uneven on inside edge

Pass 26 Oct 2009 58,276 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 47,542 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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BD55 JXP is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BD55 JXP, 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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BD55 JXP is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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