MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,915 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and wearing inside and outside edges (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside mirror repaired with tape
engine management light on
exhaust corroding at mountings
front and rear brake discs worn
oil leak/s
suspect o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey on road
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside mirror repaired with tape
engine management light on
exhaust corroding at mountings
front and rear brake discs worn
oil leak/s
suspect o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey on road
Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt seeping at inner clip (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine management light on
exhaust corroding at mountings
front and rear brake discs worn
oil leak/s
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt seeping at inner clip (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine management light on
exhaust corroding at mountings
front and rear brake discs worn
oil leak/s
all brake discs worn.
both front wishbone rear bushes splitting slightly.
engine oil leak.
exhaust mounting brackets corroded.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s front mcpherson strut shock absorber leaking
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s front mcpherson strut shock absorber leaking
nearside door mirror insecure
offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
nearside door mirror insecure
offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak
Nearside Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
handbrake needs adjusting
tyre pressures need checked
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
handbrake needs adjusting
tyre pressures need checked
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s mirror damaged
n/s/f tyre low on outer edge
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
handbrake needs adjusting
nearside rear tyre cracked inner edge
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ55 PZZ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver 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 BJ55 PZZ, 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 PZZ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2005.
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