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BG55 VDP

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

162,882 mi
Last recorded162,882 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 VDP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 162,882 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 162,882 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Adjusted in test. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 158,775 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 158,775 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 152,760 miles

Minor leak of exhaust gases

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front Brake disc backing plate slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 15 Nov 2018 152,753 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (broken) (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front Brake disc backing plate slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust heat shied insecure

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Nov 2017 142,604 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 16 Nov 2017 142,598 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Nov 2016 132,194 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 13 Nov 2015 120,316 miles

exhaust centre corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2015 120,316 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust centre corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2014 107,027 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2014 107,027 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2013 97,078 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Plastic covers on outer sills and underside of vehicle not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 10 Nov 2012 85,850 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 72,390 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Fail 18 Nov 2011 72,387 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 60,867 miles

exhaust middle silencer corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2010 60,867 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust middle silencer corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2009 56,376 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 42,788 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 42,788 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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BG55 VDP is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BG55 VDP, 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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BG55 VDP is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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