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BL55 PNY

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

197,090 mi
Last recorded197,090 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 PNY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2022 197,090 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 184,670 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 170,981 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 166,295 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust corroded centre and rear

Pass 8 Sep 2018 162,882 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust corroded

ns fog lamp broken

Pass 4 Sep 2017 159,280 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Sep 2017 159,280 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Aug 2016 155,429 miles

Centre exhaust hanger bracket corroded through

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

Offside Front some brake bind evident

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 9 May 2015 149,182 miles

exhuast back bracket broken and exhaust limited life

nearside front fog light broken

Pass 21 May 2014 144,240 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 140,444 miles

exhaust middle box corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2012 135,227 miles

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust limited life

Fail 1 Jun 2012 135,218 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust limited life

Pass 17 Dec 2010 120,020 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 120,010 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 106,077 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 94,501 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 94,998 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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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BL55 PNY is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL55 PNY, 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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BL55 PNY is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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