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BF05 JXV

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

160,064 mi
Last recorded160,064 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 JXV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 160,064 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 156,723 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 152,313 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 152,309 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and ball-joint cover damaged too excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 147,397 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear corrosion on suspension components

front and rear inner arch liners fitted

front wipers leaving lines on windscreen

Fail 20 Aug 2021 147,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly distorted on inner tread areas (2055017) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear corrosion on suspension components

front and rear inner arch liners fitted

front wipers leaving lines on windscreen

Pass 18 Aug 2020 143,382 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 143,356 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2019 138,520 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 138,512 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake pads wearing thin.

rear brake pads wearing unevenly.

Pass 16 Aug 2018 131,570 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 131,562 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 127,013 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 127,013 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front blades scrubbing screen.... (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working marker lamp inop..... (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Badly worn on inner track...... (4.1.E.1)

Adv tracking.....

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner track..... (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 121,408 miles

Adv fuel treatment to help clean smoke output......

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Strongly adv offside front tyre badly worn on inner track......... (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 121,408 miles

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

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

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

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

Adv fuel treatment to help clean smoke output......

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Strongly adv offside front tyre badly worn on inner track......... (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 110,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 110,988 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 102,868 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside rear shocker cover not sercure

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2013 95,030 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 89,617 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 85,347 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 11 Jun 2010 78,804 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 64,207 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 64,207 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 46,209 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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BF05 JXV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 JXV, 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 JXV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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