MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,342 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect s (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear suspension corroded
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear suspension corroded
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front coil spring corroded o/s n/s (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
Rear coil spring corroded o/s n/s (2.4.C.1b)
Front coil spring corroded o/s n/s (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
Rear coil spring corroded o/s n/s (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread edge + cuts (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread edges (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear o/s n/s c/seats
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount corroded off (7.1.1)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear o/s n/s c/seats
front o/s headlamp image dull
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
o/s n/s rear tyres signs of castling inner edge
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)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
o/s n/s rear tyres signs of castling inner edge
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear tyres worn inner edges
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BL05 LPZ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LPZ, 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 LPZ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 July 2005.
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