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BL05 CNX

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,147 mi
Last recorded126,147 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 CNX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 126,147 miles

Central exhaust has slight movement (new clamp required)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both inner cv gators deteriorating

parking brake requires adjustment

rear number plate slightly deteriorating

Pass 15 Sep 2018 108,201 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all body / sills x 2 / front and rear subframe corroded / under sealed

Fail 15 Sep 2018 108,201 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

all body / sills x 2 / front and rear subframe corroded / under sealed

Fail 11 Sep 2018 108,174 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

springs corroded

under-body & brake, suspension components coated in sealant

Fail 15 Jun 2018 108,130 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested excess smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 104,052 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 104,050 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 May 2016 96,758 miles

Eml light on dash indicating a fault

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

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

Fail 6 May 2016 96,758 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Eml light on dash indicating a fault

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 88,248 miles

advise slight smoke from exhaust when engine revs are raised but not excessive advise to check

Pass 4 Jun 2014 77,895 miles

advise bottom rear engine mounting has movement but not excessive advise to replace

advise new antiroll bar link fitted to o/s/r

advise new lower front suspension arm bushes fitted to o/s n/s front lower rear

advise slight corrosion to o/s n/s rear brake discs

advise slight movement from n/s/r antiroll bar stabiliser link

Fail 2 Jun 2014 77,859 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

advise slight corrosion to o/s n/s rear brake discs

advise slight movement from n/s/r antiroll bar stabiliser link

Pass 24 May 2013 68,124 miles

advise o/s n/s front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 1 Jun 2012 59,001 miles

advise wear out with 3/4 tread breadth o/s/f tyre [advise to change]

Pass 26 May 2011 50,526 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 42,524 miles

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

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

child seats fitted o/s & n/s rear seats checked seat belts as much as possible without removal of seats

Pass 1 Jun 2009 36,746 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 31,082 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 CNX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CNX, 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 CNX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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