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BL05 LPZ

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,342 mi
Last recorded161,342 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 LPZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 161,342 miles

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))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 157,151 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2019 157,151 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 150,351 miles

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))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 150,351 miles

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))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 142,006 miles

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)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 142,006 miles

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 130,479 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 130,479 miles

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)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 116,346 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear o/s n/s c/seats

Fail 7 Dec 2015 116,346 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 105,892 miles

front o/s headlamp image dull

Pass 8 May 2014 102,540 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2014 102,540 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)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 86,436 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 77,557 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 70,010 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 61,947 miles

rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 5 Jun 2009 50,349 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 50,349 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 42,600 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 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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