MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,259 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
both front wishbone rear bushes worn
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear brake effort low
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear hand brake effort low!!!
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working side marker light (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working side marker light (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear hand brake effort low!!!
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall also deteriorating (4.1.E.1)
front suspension arm rear bushes at wear limit
slight wear in o/s steering joint
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall also deteriorating (4.1.E.1)
front suspension arm rear bushes at wear limit
slight wear in o/s steering joint
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r tyre uneven on inner edge
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
n/s/r tyre uneven on inner edge
n/s/r tyre out of shape on inner edge 215/45/18
chip to windscreen
exhaust centre silencer corroding
perishing to rear lower control arms outer bushes
slight play o/s/r drop link - noisy??
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
chip to windscreen
exhaust centre silencer corroding
perishing to rear lower control arms outer bushes
slight play o/s/r drop link - noisy??
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
slight handbrake travel
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear 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)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
slight handbrake travel
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BL55 PPF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 BL55 PPF, 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 PPF is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 December 2005.
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