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BJ55 PZE

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,418 mi
Last recorded141,418 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 PZE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 141,418 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 134,388 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a small cut reaching cords (length =<10% of tyre width)

Nearside Rear tyre has a small cut reaching cords (length = <10% of tyre width)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust tailpipe mounting bracket missing

Pass 3 Oct 2016 126,092 miles

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

nearside rear wheel sligtly bent

Fail 3 Oct 2016 126,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and getting perished (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside rear tyre slightly bent

Pass 5 Oct 2015 120,122 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 110,993 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 100,251 miles

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

oil weep o/s/f shock absorber

Fail 25 Sep 2013 99,907 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

o/s/r inner sidelight not working

oil weep o/s/f shock absorber

Pass 19 Sep 2012 89,967 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 78,563 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 30 Sep 2010 65,541 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 65,541 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

some noise n/s/r wheel

Pass 5 Oct 2009 51,534 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 36,644 miles

Nearside Rear 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 16 Sep 2008 36,644 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BJ55 PZE is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ55 PZE, 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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BJ55 PZE is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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