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BG05 LFF

2005 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

149,168 mi
Last recorded149,168 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 LFF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 149,168 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 May 2018 149,140 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 142,217 miles

eml on

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f brake disc corroded on edge

rear bush on o/s/f suspension arm split

rear coil springs corroded at base

Fail 24 Apr 2017 142,217 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

eml on

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f brake disc corroded on edge

rear bush on o/s/f suspension arm split

rear coil springs corroded at base

Pass 11 May 2016 135,418 miles

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f disc corroded on outer edge

n/s/f lower fog light broken

rear bush on o/s/f suspension split

Fail 11 May 2016 135,418 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f disc corroded on outer edge

n/s/f lower fog light broken

rear bush on o/s/f suspension split

Pass 18 May 2015 126,976 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 126,976 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 117,192 miles

exhaust system corroded

front discs corroded on edges - pads good

n/s/f lower fog light glass broken - light still works

Fail 23 May 2014 117,192 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

front discs corroded on edges - pads good

n/s/f lower fog light glass broken - light still works

Fail 19 May 2014 117,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2013 107,624 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 107,624 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 96,615 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 96,615 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2011 85,053 miles

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)

Pass 6 May 2010 72,058 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 59,575 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 46,083 miles

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)

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

Fail 7 May 2008 46,083 miles

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)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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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BG05 LFF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 BG05 LFF, 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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BG05 LFF is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 May 2005.

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