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BJ05 HCP

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

226,785 mi
Last recorded226,785 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 HCP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 226,785 miles

Coolant leak From header tank ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 217,273 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 217,054 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 201,039 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 191,373 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 191,373 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 181,294 miles

exhaust flexi broken / lots of engine movement

Fail 26 Mar 2019 181,294 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine misfire / engine system service required

exhaust flexi broken / lots of engine movement

Pass 10 Apr 2018 172,442 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 157,531 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 157,531 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 149,238 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Mar 2015 138,268 miles

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

exhaust system getting in poor condition

nearside rear shocker upper casing has come detached

Fail 18 Mar 2015 138,268 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system getting in poor condition

nearside rear shocker upper casing has come detached

Pass 2 Apr 2014 121,919 miles

Centre and rear exhaust box deteriorated

multiple small cracks in nearside screen

Pass 27 Mar 2013 112,082 miles

Nearside screen cracked

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 18 Mar 2013 111,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside screen cracked

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2012 101,117 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 91,270 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

damp patch noticed around fuel tank area

o/s and n/s front brake dics inner face getting in poor condition

Pass 29 Mar 2010 81,212 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s number plate lamp dull

Fail 29 Mar 2010 81,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s number plate lamp dull

Pass 9 Apr 2009 71,111 miles

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

damp patch under fuel tank

Fail 9 Apr 2009 71,111 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

damp patch under fuel tank

Pass 2 Apr 2008 53,332 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 2 Apr 2008 53,332 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

nail in o/s/r tyre

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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BJ05 HCP is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BJ05 HCP, 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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BJ05 HCP is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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