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BJ55 PZZ

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

112,915 mi
Last recorded112,915 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 PZZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2020 112,915 miles

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))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 111,307 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 111,307 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 107,453 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 106,643 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 106,643 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 98,185 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 98,185 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 94,277 miles

all brake discs worn.

both front wishbone rear bushes splitting slightly.

engine oil leak.

exhaust mounting brackets corroded.

Fail 11 Nov 2014 94,274 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 88,928 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2014 88,928 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 78,563 miles

nearside door mirror insecure

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 27 Dec 2012 78,563 miles

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

nearside door mirror insecure

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 24 Dec 2011 70,411 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Dec 2011 70,411 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2010 64,158 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 64,158 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 56,538 miles

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

n/s mirror damaged

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

Pass 3 Oct 2008 50,007 miles

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?

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 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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