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BL05 BEJ

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

159,099 mi
Last recorded159,099 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 BEJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 159,099 miles

Exhaust mounting defective All. (6.1.2 (a))

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

The exhaust silencer(s) / system is deteriorating

Fail 4 Dec 2020 159,099 miles

Exhaust mounting defective All. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

The exhaust silencer(s) / system is deteriorating

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 145,201 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop

Pass 9 Apr 2018 140,339 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 140,339 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 132,452 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust muffler corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2016 123,189 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 123,189 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 113,734 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 113,734 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2014 102,744 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 102,744 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 93,837 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 84,517 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 84,517 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 74,591 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 74,587 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 62,320 miles

NSF TYRE 2MM

Pass 24 Jun 2009 50,020 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 35,366 miles

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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BL05 BEJ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BL05 BEJ, 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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BL05 BEJ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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