MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,281 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Both front and rear brake discs have corrosion on inner and outer faces.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on both inner and outer edges close to limit. (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine light on indicating a fault.
Both front and rear brake discs have corrosion on inner and outer faces.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on both inner and outer edges close to limit. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
all four suspension coil springs are corroded.
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
all four suspension coil springs are corroded.
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside rear tyre is out of shape on inner edge
offside front fog lamp lens cracked
rear exhaust hanger broken but system secure
rear exhaust heat sheild loose
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside rear tyre is out of shape on inner edge
offside front fog lamp lens cracked
rear exhaust hanger broken but system secure
rear exhaust heat sheild loose
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front suspension arm rear bush has minor tear in the rubber
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear tyre treads wearing low and unevenly on inner edges
n/s/r shock absorber cover not effective
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear tyre treads wearing low and unevenly on inner edges
n/s/r shock absorber cover not effective
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/r bump stop damaged
n/s/r tyre tread wearing unevenly
o/s/r tyre tread wearing unevenly
wiring not secure n/s/r door opening ( from april/may )
driver seat belt has very slight fraying on edges
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres are out of shape on inside edges
driver seat belt has very slight fraying on edges
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BF05 JWZ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 BF05 JWZ, 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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BF05 JWZ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 July 2005.
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